18 March 2025

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields—Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building, and Minister for Corrections) — I pay my respects to Brian Seidler AM FAIB who recently passed away. Mr Seidler was a tireless advocate for the building and construction industry. He dedicated more than 40 years to the Master Builders Association, including 25 years as Executive Director of the NSW MBA. His dedication was recognised by the bestowment of the Florence Taylor CBE award and his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia. Mr Seidler's dedication to strengthening the construction industry and improving standards was highlighted through his advocacy for the appointment of a Building Commissioner in NSW; his service as an adjunct Fellow of Construction and Construction Management at Western Sydney University; and his election as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building. Mr Seidler was passionate about mental health and wellbeing in the sector through his work with suicide prevention charity MATES in Construction. He was also a strong advocate for opportunities for women in construction. I extend my condolences to Mr Seidler's family, friends and colleagues. Let it be formally said that he loved and adored his wife and was unswervingly proud of their children.