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New economic modelling shows Labor fails its own test on negative gearing

Contrary to Labor’s claims, its policies on negative gearing and capital gains tax will not increase the supply of new housing or create new jobs in the building industry according to new independent economic modelling commissioned by Master Builders Australia.

Oct 24, 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

Increasing CGT will exacerbate affordability challenge

“With house prices falling and building activity in decline this is not the appropriate time in the housing cycle to increase Capital Gains Tax,” stated HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.

Oct 24, 2018

GBCA celebrates 45 years of national innovator and icon

Since its doors opened 45 years ago, the Sydney Opera House has been an innovator. Its design is iconic, a pervading symbol of Australia all over the world, and its appeal is universal.

Oct 22, 2018

CFMMEU fined yet again for bullying small business

The CFMMEU has been fined yet again for bullying small business people and workers.

Oct 19, 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

Bi-partisan support for Small Business Tax Cuts

“This is great news for the hundreds of thousands of small businesses in the building industry. It will allow them to invest back in their business and expand the number of people they employ. Said HIA Acting Chief Executive of Industry Policy Tim Reardon.

Oct 15, 2018

Owner-occupiers join investors on the sidelines

“The value of lending to investors declined by more than 20 per cent over the last twelve months while lending to owner- occupiers was down by 7.7 per cent. Given such a large drop, we should expect the market to continue to cool,” said HIA…

Oct 12, 2018

Vision-driven approach to change the perspective on “smart” street lighting

Energy efficient LED street lighting is often seen to be a low hanging fruit of energy efficiency projects. The energy savings and emission reductions that can be generated by upgrading to LEDs are substantial, with paybacks and financial returns for projects being very attractive.

Oct 11, 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

Confidence low nationally but a stable story for WA property industry

Business confidence in the WA property sector remains stable, increasing by 1 basis point in the past 12 months, whilst confidence shifts down across the rest of the country.

Oct 11, 2018

Four reasons why confidence is up

South Australia has delivered the nation’s highest level of property sector confidence for the second consecutive quarter – and here are four reasons why.

Oct 11, 2018