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$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).

Jan 14, 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.

Dec 13, 2018

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.

Dec 7, 2018

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.

Nov 20, 2018

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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.

Nov 16, 2018

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.

Nov 6, 2018

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.

Nov 2, 2018

News

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.

Oct 31, 2018

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.

Oct 24, 2018

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.

Oct 18, 2018

Builders back fast tracking SME tax relief

More than 370,000 building businesses will benefit from the Government’s decision to fast track tax relief for SMEs.

Oct 12, 2018

COAG Economic Reform Council should target housing affordability

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen’s proposal for the creation of a new independent COAG Economic Reform Council to drive long-term reform priorities, and called for its first focus to be on housing affordability.

Oct 11, 2018