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Mar 6, 2018

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.

Apr 18, 2017

The Economy

Federal government may cap number of investment properties

The Federal government is considering limiting the number of properties investors can own, according to media reports out today.

Apr 11, 2017

BLOG

HIA supports federal government's focus on housing

The HIA supports the Turnbull government’s policies aimed increasing affordable rental stock and reducing the costs of new housing supply.

Mar 3, 2017

Negative gearing rumblings gaining in volume

Stockland CEO Mark Steinert and Aussie Home Loans boss John Symond are the latest property heavyweights adding their voices to calls for changes to negative gearing.

Feb 16, 2017

Is the government considering changes to capital gains tax for investors, or not?

Last night's report in The Australian Financial Review that the federal government is considering cutting the capital gains tax discount for investors was quashed this morning, when the prime minister said, "We do not support the Labor Party’s plans to increase capital gains tax."

Feb 16, 2017

Key amendments to ABCC bill passed

Employment Minister, Senator Michaelia Cash, says the amendments mean the ABCC is now “back and restored in full".

Feb 1, 2017

BLOG

PM's policy focus positive for building industry

Wilhelm Harnisch, CEO of Master Builders Australia, support's the Prime Minister’s focus on attracting investment, creating jobs, and boosting living standards for all Australians in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

Jan 27, 2017

The Economy

Negative Gearing

Negative gearing: the debate that won't go away

Housing affordability is becoming a "moral issue" that the government must tackle with a complete and apolitical debate that includes negative gearing, say growing numbers of the coalition.

Jan 24, 2017

Politics

Government

Housing affordability on governments' agenda

Gladys Berejiklian and Malcolm Turnbull's governments are seeking solutions to the housing affordability problem.

Jan 9, 2017

Sussan Ley stands aside over trip including Gold Coast property purchase

Sussan Ley's decision to purchase her third investment property on a taxpayer funded trip makes her appear out of touch with everyday Australians, many of whom can't afford to buy their own home.