LGNSW welcomes much-needed building reform
Moves to improve community protection against shonky developers, builders and certifiers is a welcome development after years of inaction at a state level, the local government sector said.
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Thousands of Victorian homes save millions on solar
Nearly 7,000 Victorian households have installed solar panels since the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes package was launched in late August 2018, amounting to more than $3.4 million in rebates.
$58 million in Council infrastructure grants and subsidies up for grabs
Queensland’s 77 councils are set to share in $58 million worth of local government grants and subsidies from the QLD Government, with applications opening on Monday (14 January 2019).
$27.5 million NAIF loan to upgrade Ayers Rock Airport
A Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan of $27.5 million will help upgrade the Ayers Rock (Connellan) Airport.
Creating a State of opportunity
The property industry is encouraging the Queensland Government to take action to close the gap on NSW, and establish the Sunshine State as the nation’s most attractive investment destination.
Weaker migration weakens economy
“Governments should avoid whip-lash changes to migration strategies for fear of adversely impacting employment, wealth creation and revenue necessary to supply infrastructure and services,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.
Western Sydney Airport taking off
Significant progress on Australia’s biggest aviation project in decades took substantial steps forward, with two major contract milestones achieved on Western Sydney Airport.
Stamp duty reform for NSW welcomed
The NSW Treasurer’s announcement of changes to the State’s stamp duty system is a much-needed structural reform which, over time, will help reduce the tax burden on people buying a home in NSW.
Apprentice wage subsidy a boost for jobs in regional Australia
Small building businesses in rural and regional communities around the country will take on more apprentices as a result of new apprentice wage subsidies announced by the Federal Government.
New showcase building demonstrates benefits of structural timber
A showcase midrise timber building launched will benefit Australia’s construction and forestry industries by demonstrating the extraordinary capacity of timber as a sustainable, renewable and versatile building resource.
Hits and misses in energy policy reset
“The latest energy policy statement from the Commonwealth includes some sensible ideas that should attract broad support, as well as some serious gaps, and two elements that need great caution,” Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox said.
Property Council welcomes progress on strata law
The Property Council welcomes the Legislation Committee’s report on the Strata Titles Amendment Bill 2018 tabled in Parliament.