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What would make home renovators remove asbestos?

With around one in three Australian homes containing asbestos, and the rates of mesothelioma in Australia yet to peak due to the third wave of asbestos exposure, the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has conducted research to identify factors that would make home owners more…

Aug 15, 2018

Building Ministers work towards a better, safer future

Australia’s Building Ministers have agreed to develop an implementation plan for reforms aimed at ensuring the safety of the building and construction sector.

Aug 13, 2018

Board appointments – National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation

The Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Cant, Ms Teresa Dyson, Mr Adrian Harrington and Ms Kylie Rampa as part-time Members of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) Board. They will join Mr Brendan Crotty, Chair of the NHFIC…

Aug 13, 2018

$450 Melbourne Northbank Wharf refurbishment

Property developer Riverlee has received development approval for its $450 million redevelopment of the Northbank Goods Shed and surrounding land, that is set to revitalise the disused industrial waterfront site with a new substantial and culturally energetic mixed- use precinct.

Aug 10, 2018

Making it quicker and easier to plan homes and create jobs

The Victorian Government is making it quicker and easier to build new homes and create jobs with $5.7 million in grants and planning support for local governments across Victoria.

Aug 10, 2018

First Home Buyer participation hits 6-year high

“The First Home Buyer share of owner occupier housing loans increased again during June 2018 and is now at its highest since late 2012,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett.

Aug 8, 2018

Property industry urges support for NEG

The Property Council of Australia has urged state and territory governments to endorse the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) and support its implementation at the COAG Energy Ministers meeting.

Aug 8, 2018

Voting soon opens for Pick My Project

Communities across Victoria have responded overwhelmingly to Pick My Project, putting forward more than 2000 project ideas to the Victorian Government’s community grants initiative.

Aug 8, 2018

25 million population – more coordination will help grow benefits and rebuild confidence

“With Australia hitting the 25 million population mark it is a good time to consider both the benefits of our population growth and whether we are planning properly for the future,” Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said.

Aug 8, 2018

Housing Australians at 25 million

“The population clock has ticked over to 25 million sooner than predicted and it is more important than ever that housing supply is kept strong to ensure affordable housing for future generations,” HIA Deputy Managing Director, Graham Wolfe said.

Aug 7, 2018

Housing stable, infrastructure higher

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) increased by 1.4 points to 52.0 in July 2018, signaling industry-wide growth for an 18th consecutive month (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with the distance from 50 indicating the strength…

Aug 7, 2018

Broad Construction wins $110m in building projects

Broad Construction, has recently secured social and commercial infrastructure projects totalling $110 million, including the design and construct contract for Karingal Green, a state-of-the-art residential aged care precinct for Hall & Prior in Perth, Western Australia.

Aug 6, 2018