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Housing supply struggling to take off

Despite significant government activity to boost housing stocks, approvals for new dwellings remain sluggish. Trend figures released by the Australian Bureau of

Planners welcome $2 billion housing fast-track fund

The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has welcomed a new $2 billion Residential Activation Fund which it says will help put more homes in the right places. PIA

Investigation launched into building industry harassment

The Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna Booth, has started an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment of women in the building and construction sector. “These

Focus on gender equality in male-dominated industries

Many of Australia’s peak business bodies and unions have been funded to deliver programs to support gender equality in the workplace. Federal Minister for Women Katy

Productivity Commission to probe construction industry

Legislation to create a new Queensland Productivity Commission has passed State parliament. Treasurer David Janetzki said the new Commission would aim to cut unnecessary

Student accommodation pipeline adds thousands of beds

More than 11,000 student-specific beds are currently under construction in Australia, as the industry looks to ease the pressure on the private rental market. The latest

Report reveals impact of cutting property tax breaks

Reducing tax incentives for property investors would lower home prices by the same amount as increasing supply through current government plans. A new report from the

Dip in property prices slows growth in housing value

The rising value of Australia’s housing stock has slowed, as property prices fall in some parts of the country. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the

Unit approvals up more than 40 percent in 12 months

Housing approvals for units and apartments jumped to their highest level in more two years last month, with a more than 40 percent increase over 12 months. Australian

ATO crackdown on GST non-compliant small businesses

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on thousands of small businesses who are tardy with their quarterly GST reporting obligations. ATO Deputy

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