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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

Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business

Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes. Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been

Energy rating scheme expanded to existing homes

An energy rating scheme for new houses in Australian is to be expanded to existing homes. Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said the

Red tape review open to small business operators

The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress. State Small and Family Business

Brisbane poised to be a lifestyle supercity

Brisbane is set to leverage the current energy running through the Asia-Pacific and use the 2032 Games as a springboard to become a lifestyle supercity. A new report,

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