 Building and Construction to Face Tough New Disciplines
The building and construction industry will face tough new disciplines in the
workplace following an announcement this morning by the Minister for Employment
and Workplace Relations, the Hon Kevin Andrews, according to Master Builders
Australia the peak building and construction industry association.
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Building Decline Confirmed
Building activity fell in the March 2005 quarter, with total work done now 4.3 per cent below the peak achieved in June last year, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.
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Exposed - the hidden costs to home buyers
An independent report released today has exposed a more than $400m cost
on new homebuyers in Victoria due to building regulations.
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Home Lending Figures Remain Healthy
Despite a slight fall in lending for established homes, loans for the
construction or purchase of new dwellings edged up in May.
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Green buildings the key to a sustainable future
Victoria has led Australia in its push for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings with the
introduction in July 2004, of the 5 Star energy rating for all new homes built in Victoria. The
standard sees new homes reduce greenhouse gases and save water with a 5 Star energy rating
plus a rainwater tank or solar water heater. But how does Victoria’s commitment to sustainability
rate compared to other countries?
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New Model for Land Tax on Trusts
The Victorian Government recently released a proposed model for the treatment of
land tax on trusts. Members of the Property Council’s tax committee met with representatives from the State Revenue Office and the Department of Treasury and Finance to discuss the proposed model.
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Business conditions remain relatively strong in June-NAB
Business conditions eased slightly in June as falls in profitability and employment offset stronger trading results, a survey has found.
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