Proposed Accessibility Features for All New Housing & Apartments (Vic)
The Government has released a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) outlining details of building requirements for all new houses, villas, townhouses and apartments.
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Confusion Surrounds Modern Award Introduction from 1 January 2010
The Federal Government’s modern award system commenced on 1 January, and while many aspects of the modern award appear familiar, the switch to the modern award is far from seamless for employers in the residential building industry.
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National Survey of Building and Construction - Stimulus Cushioning the Downturn
Builders’ own activity and expectations for industry activity both fell back in
the December quarter but Government stimulus spending continues to cushion the
downturn, according to the results of Master Builders...
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Fall in Loans for New Dwellings as First Home Owner 'Boost' Phases Down
Housing finance commitments fell again in November in line with the phasing down
of the Government’s First Home Owner ‘Boost’ Scheme, according to peak building
and construction organisation Master Builders...
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Lift in Unit, Apartment Approvals
A big increase in unit and apartment approvals in November is encouraging,
although extreme volatility experienced in recent times means it is too early to
say whether ‘other dwellings’ building has begun to shake off...
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Jobs figures show AUS is outperforming other nations
Jobs figures continue to show Australia is outperforming almost every other advanced economY, Deputy Prime Minister Julia ...
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Employers to scramble to hang on to good staff: analyst
Employers will scramble to hang on to good staff as the economy turns the corner and skilled workers look elsewhere for ...
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