A free NSW Fair Trading Home Building Expo for licensed contractors and their partners is being held on Thursday 11 August, from 5 to 8pm, at the Hornsby RSL Club, 4 High Street.

Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts is encouraging local builders, tradespeople and their partners to attend. “All are welcome,” he said. “Refreshments will be provided.”

To register go to http://www.events.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ or call 13 36 79.

The Member for Hornsby Matt Kean congratulated Fair Trading on such a successful initiative saying the Expos were making a real difference to NSW builders, tradespeople and their partners.

Fair Trading Expos help builders and contractors learn more about business skills, green energy solutions, compliance with regulatory requirements, building contractual obligations, dispute resolution, business management, protecting assets, health and safety requirements, licensing issues and employment conditions.

“Licensed builders, tradespeople and their partners can talk one-on-one to industry experts and get practical business advice,” Mr Kean said.

NSW Fair Trading staff will be joined by representatives from WorkCover NSW, Long Service Corporation and Industrial Relations, as well as major industry associations, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and the Master Builders Association (MBA).

Private sector partners specialising in business management advice will also conduct a short presentation and provide confidential advice to builders experiencing tough financial circumstances.

CPD points apply to licence holders and their business partners.

Minister Roberts said the Expos are proving very popular with more than 770 licensees and their partners attending sessions so far this year.

Attendance to date: Port Macquarie – 103; Lismore – 173; Campbelltown – 180; Sutherland – 240; and Tamworth – 78.

Fair Trading Building Expos are planned for Wollongong, Batemans Bay, Queanbeyan, Penrith, Kingsford, Newcastle, Dee Why, Merrylands, Wyong and Windsor.

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