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ASI calls on government and industry to work together to resolve Australia’s construction industry regulatory woes

With Australia’s construction industry regulatory environment reaching a critical tipping point, the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) believes that government and industry must work together to implement the viable, cost-effective solutions available.

Jul 19, 2019

National agreement to lead to better building standards and regulation

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed today’s (July 18 2019) agreement by Commonwealth, State and Territory building ministers on a national approach to implementation of reforms which will lead to better enforcement and compliance with building standards and regulation.

Jul 18, 2019

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National approach to building reforms an important agreement

“Today’s (July 18 2019) agreement by Building Ministers to establish a national approach to the implementation of the Shergold-Weir Report will assist the building industry, governments and the community to move forward with greater certainty and provides a significant recognition that a nationally consistent approach…

Jul 18, 2019

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More than a billion dollars saved for first home buyers

Victorians buying their first home have saved more than a billion dollars thanks to stamp duty concessions and first home owner grants introduced by the Victorian Government.

Jul 17, 2019

Incentives to take on more apprentices a boost for builders

“The start of new incentives from 1 July 2019 for builders to take on apprentices and for people to start on a career in building and construction will be a boost for our industry, small business and the economy,” Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders…

Jul 17, 2019

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June 2019 infrastructure update

The Territory Government is creating jobs for Territorians.

Jul 15, 2019

BlueScope – continuing to adapt to opportunities and challenges

BlueScope is committed to continuous improvement, as highlighted in its latest Sustainability Report.

Jul 11, 2019

Housing affordability the best it’s been since 1999

“The combination of lower home prices, improvements in wage growth and lower interest rates have contributed to the ongoing improvement in the HIA Affordability Index for the June 2019 quarter,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.

Jul 10, 2019

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State puts improved Queensland’s confidence at risk

Following the federal election, and before the Queensland Budget was handed down, the property industry’s sentiment increased on both a national and state level, according to the latest ANZ/Property Council Survey.

Jul 9, 2019

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Industry confidence rebounds, but will house prices skyrocket?

Property market confidence in Victoria has rebounded for the first time in four quarters according to the ANZ/Property Council Confidence Survey released.

Jul 9, 2019

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WA home buyers are the winners in METRONET precincts

The Property Council WA has declared West Australian home buyers the winners in the wake of a State Government commitment not to add to the cost of building homes in METRONET precincts.

Jul 9, 2019

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Increased confidence a positive sign for the NSW property industry

The latest ANZ/Property Council Survey has shown NSW property industry confidence has improved, demonstrating a more positive outlook for the property industry in NSW.

Jul 9, 2019