Govt asks building industry help on land prices/scarcity
Australia's largest state is renowned for its vast empty spaces but there is not enough land for settlers flocking to Perth.

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  Opposition Rescue Package Recipe for Revival
The Housing Industry Association believes the NSW Opposition's Housing and Homebuyers Rescue Package, announced today, is a significant step towards economic recovery in the State.

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  Home Lending Lifts Slightly in April
Home lending increased in New South Wales in April, the second consecutive increase.

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Housing Investment Starts 2006 on Weaker Note
The growth pace of the Australian economy improved in the March 2006 quarter, although the decline in housing investment continued.

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Home Lending Holds Steady in April
Home lending held steady in April, ahead of a likely pull-back mid year as a result of the interest rate rise in May.

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Fall in Home Lending Ahead of Rate Rise
The fall in housing finance in April is disappointing for the housing market as the impact of last month’s rate rise is yet to hit, according to peak building and construction industry organisation, Master Builders Australia.

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Changes to National Code and Guidelines Strengthen IR Reform
Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry welcomed the release of the revised Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry.

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