Industry News

  COAG Housing Supply and Affordability Report Released
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the release of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Housing Supply and Affordability Reform report.

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  Clock Ticking for Signs of New Housing Recovery
Building approvals fell sharply in July 2012 due to a big decline for non-detached dwellings, said the
Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

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  New Housing Hits 11 Year Low
Preliminary ABS figures released today confirm a further deterioration in residential construction activity in the June 2012 quarter, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

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  New Home Sales off to a Weak Start in 2012-13
New home sales posted a very disappointing result in July 2012, losing nearly all the modest ground
made in late 2011/12, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building
industry.

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  Australians "passionate about manufacturing": survey
Australians want more investment in the nation's manufacturing industry, according to a new survey.

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  Construction workers safety 'at risk' from alcohol, drugs
Many Australian construction workers are putting their safety at risk by drinking heavily and using drugs, a national ...

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  Majority support the removal of asbestos by 2030: poll
Two-thirds of Australians want the federal government to ensure all asbestos is removed from homes, workplaces, hospitals ...

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