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UDIA Welcomes Prime Minister’s announcement of the new Cabinet and calls for implementation of policies to build homes for Australians
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of his new Cabinet in the wake of Labor’s Federal election win. The…
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Continuing low building approvals show urgent need to ramp up housing delivery
While the first full quarter of this year shows mixed movement in building approvals, the data released today by the ABS to March 2025…
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Rebuilding skilled workforce critical to ramping up construction of homes
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) calls on political leaders to focus on targeted migration in the short term and training in the medium…
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Commencements and Completions data shows why housing supply needs to be top priority for political leaders
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) expressed concern at the fall in both commencements and completions revealed in the Australian Bureau of Statistics today.…
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Environmental approvals backlog set to be cleared to deliver more housing
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) welcomes the announcement today by the Coalition that if elected, will immediately take action to finalise existing residential…
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Upfront use of Accord Bonus is critical to increasing housing supply
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) calls on political leaders to bring forward Federal Accord bonuses and incentives for states and territories that could…
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UDIA Welcomes Labor’s big push to boost housing for first home buyers
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of 5% first home deposits and another $10bn for industry and state developers,…
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UDIA Welcomes Coalition measures to bring new homes within reach of first home buyers
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), welcomes the Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton’s announcement to give first home buyers five years of interest…
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Building Approvals an insight into need for concerted effort to ramp up housing supply
Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics’ announcement of a 0.3% monthly fall in Building Approvals in February (seasonally adjusted) is a timely reminder of the…
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Finalisation of BTR regulations a welcome initiative to ensure more affordable housing for Australians
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) welcomes the finalisation of the Build to Rent regulations which outline the requirements for a Build to Rent…
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UDIA welcomes Budget in Reply announcement on infrastructure investment, expanded apprenticeships and greater home ownership
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) welcomes the Leader of the Opposition’s Budget announcement including $5bn in enabling infrastructure for housing. “The Coalition’s commitment…
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Cost of living Budget supports productivity boosting housing measures says UDIA
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) welcomes the Federal Treasurer’s housing investment, skilled labor incentives and enabling infrastructure projects, in the 25-26 Budget. “This…