Burke said the new body would bring together the government, unions and industry.
“This brings people to the table, instead of pushing them into their corners,” he said.
“It takes time to change culture, this is the next step.”
As a priority, the forum will look at issues around gender equity, particularly the recruitment and retainment of women workers.
It will also oversee security of payments between larger businesses and smaller contractors in the sector.
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The appointments include Naomi Brooks and Zach Smith from the CFMMEU, Tony Callinan and Stacey Schinnerl from the Australian Workers’ Union, Steve Murphy from Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union and Michael Wright from the Electrical Trades Union.
They will also include the Housing Industry Association’s Melissa Adler, the National Electrical and Communications Association’s Irma Beganovic, Deborah Coakley from Dexus Funds Management and the Property Council of Australia, Australian Constructors Association’s Jon Davies, Brent Crockford from Australian Owned Contractors, and Alison Mirams from tier one construction company Roberts Co.
“I welcome the appointees to their new roles and know that their experience and insights will be invaluable as we work together to address key issues within the industry,” Burke said.
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