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Record allocation of $2 million for Local Capability Fund to support WA businesses

The WA Government has announced a record $2 million in grants to support local businesses secure contract opportunities, more than doubling last year’s (2019) funding and supporting the WA Recovery Plan initiatives.

Aug 18, 2020

Tradies asked for feedback on pay protections

The NSW Government is seeking feedback from the construction industry over a proposed security of payment regulation which will deliver a more secure system of contractor payments across the sector.

Jul 9, 2020

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Final touches add certainty to HomeBuilder scheme

HIA welcomes the release of crucial final touches to the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder scheme. “The addition of this extra detail will clarify questions builders and home buyers have been asking since the scheme was announced on 4 June (2020),” said Kristin Brookfield, HIA Chief Executive…

Jun 19, 2020

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Building efficiency for jobs and growth

An advocacy agenda released by a coalition of industry bodies is calling on governments to make every building count in Australia’s economic recovery.

Jun 17, 2020

Federal Government comes to the rescue of home builders

Master Builders Australia believes that the Federal Government’s announcement of the HomeBuilder scheme will be a massive relief to the 1000s of home builders and tradies around the country.

Jun 12, 2020

Planning support for bushfire affected Victorians welcome

“Further support for Victorian’s rebuilding their homes after the bushfires will be a very welcome step for home owners and their builders,” said HIA’s Victorian Executive Director, Fiona Nield.

Mar 19, 2020

Helping hundreds of Victorians to buy their first home

The Victorian Government is providing a vital helping hand to first home buyers struggling to enter the property market, with more than 250 properties purchased since the launch of the HomesVic shared equity scheme.

Mar 10, 2020

Property Council of Australia welcomes government adoption of plan to reduce red tape

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Tasmanian Premier’s commitment to further reduce red tape in Tasmania.

Mar 5, 2020

Huge call to action for governments on infrastructure delivery

The 2020 Infrastructure Priority List reveals the scale of the challenge for Australian governments in addressing emerging and enduring infrastructure needs.

Mar 5, 2020

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NSW Government stamp duty relief a welcome announcement: HIA

“The Housing industry Association (HIA) welcomes the NSW governments announcement it will provide stamp duty relief for those people who have been directly impacted by the tragic bushfires that have swept across the state”, Executive Director NSW HIA David Bare said.

Mar 4, 2020

Falling housing approvals demand government focus

An eight per cent fall in national dwelling approvals in October 2019 demands a response from all levels of government.

Dec 2, 2019

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Boost to infrastructure spending will create jobs and stimulate activity across the economy

“Ai Group welcomes reports that the federal government will boost infrastructure spending over the next few years. Extra infrastructure work will create new jobs and will lift demand for the wide range of products and services supplied to the engineering construction industry. These impacts can…

Nov 27, 2019