The Knockoff

The weekly newsletter built for Australian tradies. No PR fluff. No industry body spin. Just the stuff that actually affects your work, your money and your rights

Sep 4, 2026

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7 min read

The Knockoff - Issue #15

Dwelling approvals fall 3.6%, NSW locks in a defect insurance first, and two new gear picks.

Topher Local

Aug 28, 2026

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8 min read

The Knockoff - Issue #14

CFMEU inquiry rolls on, VIC Royal Commission stalls, and what an exclusion zone actually means for your right of entry

Topher Local

Aug 21, 2026

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8 min read

The Knockoff - Issue #13

A commissioner, $50M and terms of reference — three weeks of waiting just ended.

Topher Local

Aug 14, 2026

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7 min read

The Knockoff - Issue #12

No Terms of Reference Yet — But the Lawyers Are Already Telling Builders to Get Ready

Topher Local

Aug 7, 2026

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7 min read

The Knockoff - Issue #11

Victoria's Royal Commission just got a witness list fight

Topher Local

Jul 31, 2026

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7 min read

The Knockoff - Issue #10

The excise dies Sunday — and Victoria's got a Royal Commission

Topher Local