WA Construction Levy Threshold Jumps Fivefold: $20,000 to $100,000

WA Construction Levy Threshold Jumps Fivefold: $20,000 to $100,000

On April 15, 2026, the WA government published regulations that will increase the threshold for the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund levy from $20,000 to $100,000. This story will break down what this means for builders and the wider WA construction industry.

What happened

The Cook Labor Government, under Premier Roger Cook, has amended the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Regulations 1991. Published on April 15, 2026, these changes, enacted under the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990, specifically target regulation 3(1)(a). The key change is a fivefold increase in the threshold for projects subject to the training levy, moving from $20,000 to $100,000.

What this means for you

If you are a builder or developer undertaking smaller construction projects in Western Australia, this change could significantly reduce your project costs. If you are planning a project with a value between $20,000 and $100,000, you will no longer be required to pay the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund levy. This could free up funds for other aspects of your project or increase your profit margin. However, if your projects consistently exceed $100,000, this amendment will have no direct financial impact.

What this means for WA

This increase in the levy threshold signals a potential shift in the WA government's approach to funding construction industry training. While it may ease the financial burden on smaller projects, it raises questions about the long-term funding of training programs. It also highlights the Cook government's willingness to adjust existing regulations to potentially stimulate smaller-scale construction activity. The impact on the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund's revenue and its ability to support training initiatives remains to be seen.

The numbers

The core of this change lies in the "Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Amendment Regulations 2026," published on April 15, 2026. This directly amends regulation 3(1)(a) of the 1991 regulations. The crucial number is the jump from a $20,000 threshold to $100,000. This fivefold increase could exempt a significant portion of smaller construction projects from the levy, potentially impacting the overall fund revenue available for training programs. The sunset date extension in the Liquor Control (Wangkatjungka Restricted Area) Amendment Regulations 2026, moving restrictions to October 22, 2028, shows the government’s willingness to extend regulatory controls when deemed necessary, contrasting with the levy reduction.

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