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Introduction of HAFF a golden opportunity to combat chronic shortages in affordable and social housing says UDIA National
UDIA National welcomes the Government’s introduction of the Housing Affordability Future Fund (HAFF) and National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bills into Parliament, as…
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Low commencements contributing to housing shortage… set to get worse says UDIA National
The latest ABS figures showing the number of dwellings commenced, completed, under construction and in the pipeline, underscore UDIA National’s ongoing messaging that the…
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As migration recovers, UDIA calls for settlement strategy to address skilled labour shortages
One year ago, UDIA National called for a robust population plan to sustain Australia’s economic recovery. Net Overseas Migration (NOM) historically accounts for about…
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UDIA National encouraged by re-invigoration of Infrastructure Australia
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National is encouraged by the announcement by The Hon Catherine King MP on the re-invigoration of Infrastructure Australia…
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Collaborative approach to EPBC Act welcomed by UDIA National
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National welcomes the Government’s response to Professor Graeme Samuel’s review into the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act…
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UDIA National Media Release Federal Budget – Supply reforms and harnessing industry is critical for an ambitious Housing plan
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National congratulates Government on the 2022-2023 October Budget’s ambitious housing plan, which reaffirms critical initiatives to tackle…
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Ahead of the Federal Budget, UDIA delivers an action plan for jobs, homes and the economy
The first dark clouds for the housing construction industry, which will impact the whole of Australia, can be avoided if government acts quickly says…
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Increase skilled visas and improve supply chains the ways to catch up on lost productivity says UDIA
In line with Urban Development Institute of Australia’s own data, today’s NHFIC cost inflation report shows building material and labour cost inflation increased at…
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National Housing & Homelessness Agreement Review points to the need for immediate action on supply
The Urban Development Institute of Australia welcomes the release of the Productivity Commission’s National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA) Review and urges Government to…
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UDIA welcomes 10,000 new places for regional residents to access housing market sooner
UDIA welcomes the bringing forward of 10,000 new places under the Federal Government’s new Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee. This targeted application of the…
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UDIA Welcomes national focus on solutions to housing affordability and homelessness
Urban Development Institute of Australia National welcomes today’s meeting of Housing Ministers from across Australia with the common goal of finding solutions to housing…
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UDIA Welcomes expansion of Home Guarantee Scheme to improve access to housing
Urban Development Institute of Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s expansion of the Home Guarantee Scheme to help boost home ownership for Australians starting out…
