Tax Review Must Consider Housing
The announcement by the Prime Minister to conduct ‘root and branch reform of the Australian taxation system’ must consider measures to reduce taxation on new residential property.
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Going Carbon Neutral - The 2020 Challenge
GBCA has recently received numerous queries on the topics of 'carbon neutral' and 'zero net operating emissions'. We expect that we will continue to hear about projects wishing to pursue these goals.
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New ACT planning system introduces big costs for commercial property sector
The Property Council of Australia has called on the ACT Government to remove a provision from the new Planning and Development Act 2007 which will have significant detrimental impact on commercial property owners seeking to extend the timeframe for compliance with building and development provisions in their Crown lease.
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A Billion Litre Saving - Recycled Water
A billion litres of drinking water will be saved every year under a proposal to direct recycled water into Adelaide’s commercial buildings.
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Ai Group-Deloitte National CEO Survey Finds Skill Shortages Holding Back Australia's Innovation Performance
Results from the first Australian Industry Group-Deloitte National CEO survey released today highlight the integral role skills play in lifting innovation and driving business success. The study estimates that as many as a quarter of a million full-time employees are needed to satisfy current skill needs, and finds that current skill shortages are severely impeding Australia's innovation performance.
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Invitation to lunch with the Prime Minister - HIA
In a first, the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, will address delegates at HIA Building & Business. HIA members can hear first-hand from the Prime Minister on the Government's housing policies and programs.
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HIA GreenSmart on Display
GreenSmart on Display is being held across Australia on Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June 2008 to showcase the environmentally responsible features GreenSmart homes and estates offer.
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