New Report Triggers Call For Action
Commenting today on the release of the inaugural HIA-Australian Property Monitors Land Monitor Report, HIA's Managing Director, Dr Ron Silberberg called on the Federal Government to coordinate a National Housing Affordability Summit.

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  Approvals Highlight Sluggish Home Building
Hefty affordability constraints are preventing a recovery in new housing

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  Housing Weakness Continues
The large fall in dwelling approvals in March reflects volatility in the unit and apartment market as housing weakness continues according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry.

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Builders Welcome Training Boost
Builders welcome the Government's commitment to encourage increased entry and retention of apprentices in the traditional building trades such as carpentry and bricklaying, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry

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Apprentice Top Up Payments Welcomed
Building apprentices have welcomed the Government's announcement that eligible first and second year apprentices will receive a tax free payment of $1,000 plus a $500 voucher, according to Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry

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Master Builders welcome Opposition commitment to fiscal responsibility and schools-based training
Australia's peak building and construction industry organisation, Master Builders Australia has welcomed the Federal Opposition's commitment to provide $2.5 billion over 10 years to establish training centres in schools to encourage students to learn a trade.

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ACIF - Australian Construction Industry Forum - Constructing Our Future - Let's Get On With It
The industry is about to embark on a dramatic new approach to benchmarking performance on major projects. Other countries have already begun similar approaches.

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