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May 25, 2018
Politics
Government
Landmark legislation passes to protect Macedon Ranges

Victoria’s most iconic natural areas will now have better developmental protection than ever before, thanks to the passing of the Andrews Labor Government’s Distinctive Areas and Landscapes Bill 2017.

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May 4, 2018
Politics
Government
Victorian Budget 2018-19 is a lost opportunity, says REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria is disappointed that the Andrews Labor Government has not provided any property tax relief in its Budget handed down this week.

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Apr 18, 2018
Politics
Government
Construction
New Developments
State government rejects Mirvac tech hub for Sydney's Eveleigh

The New South Wales government has rejected a bid by Mirvac to redevelop an Eveleigh site into a technology hub with Google as an anchor tenant.

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Apr 17, 2018
Politics
Government
High immigration levels boost economy, but housing impact must be managed: government report

A new report by Treasury and Home Affairs says Australia's high immigration intake boosts economic growth, but the flow-on effects on infrastructure and housing must be carefully managed.

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Mar 28, 2018

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Infrastructure Australia Priority List shows planning needed for cities

The Infrastructure Australia Priority List provides an investment roadmap for a growing nation.

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Mar 20, 2018
Politics
Government
NSW government steps in to buy Fernhill, historic Blue Mountains estate

After a public outcry over plans to convert the historic Mulgoa estate into a cemetery, the New South Wales government has stepped in and bought Fernhill for $27.5 million.

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Mar 7, 2018
The Economy
Markets
Politics
Government
First-home buyer numbers are up but affordability worse: REIA / Adelaide Bank report

New Research from the REIA and Adelaide Bank shows the number of first-home buyers in the market increased during the December quarter, even though housing affordability declined.

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Mar 6, 2018
Politics
Government
Government inactivity contributes to affordability problems say HIA and Grattan

Both the HIA and the Grattan Institute are calling for urgent government action on housing affordability.

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Mar 6, 2018
Politics
Government
Prime minister launches City Deal for Western Sydney

Malcolm Turnbull, Gladys Berejiklian and eight Western Sydney councils have agreed to a co-ordinated plan for the region, including plans for Badgerys Creek airport, new bus and rail links, the Badgerys Creek "Aerotropolis", and an agribusiness precinct.

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Feb 23, 2018
Politics
Government
Infrastructure Australia report says planning now essential to preserve quality of life in major cities

"The Infrastructure Australia report has a refreshing honesty about the transformation that will occur in our big cities," says Property Council of Australia chief executive Ken Morrison.

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