Planning Reform: Delivering on the Promise

The Property Council of Australia has hailed the reforms to the ACT planning system announced today as a breakthrough in the fight against red tape.

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  NSW Budget: Tax Handbrake Still Firmly On!

The NSW Government's 2005/06 budget is a mixed bag of more property tax set to erode the State's business attractiveness interwoven with welcome increases in infrastructure spending. 

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 Industry embraces a 5 Star future

On July 1, the 5 Star standard becomes fully effective when the *vast majority of new homes in Victoria will need to have a 5 Star energy rating, plus either a rainwater tank or solar water heater.

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  Building Industry Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Continuing Professional Development

The building industry last night celebrated the first anniversary of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program, with a cocktail party at the State Library of Victoria.

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Infrastructure First launched

Infrastructure First, a campaign aimed at persuading Australian governments to invest in the nation's antiquated and increasingly inefficient infrastructure, was launched today with warnings on three fronts.

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  Victoria & Queensland Lift New Home Sales

A stronger month for Victoria and Queensland has led to a lift in new homes sales in April.

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Builders Support Industrial Relations Reforms

Master Builders Australia, the peak building and construction industry association, backs the need for industrial relations reform.

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