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For all enquiries from the media or to be added to our Media Release Distribution list, please contact: Deanna Lane, UDIA National Director, Media, and Communications media@udia.com.au | Tel: 0416 295 898.
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Skilled migration essential to deliver housing needs of our growing population
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) responded to the Australian Bureau of Statistics release on the latest Australia’s population growth numbers, acknowledging that while…
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Industry celebrates as UDIA announces the winners of the UDIA National Awards for Excellence
Last night, at the prestigious UDIA National Awards for Excellence 2024, we recognised and celebrated the very best that Australia’s urban development industry has…
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Mixed Fortunes for Housing Market Warned in UDIA’s National flagship State of the Land 2024 Report
The UDIA State of the Land 2024 Report launched today at the UDIA National Congress, reveals a story of mixed fortunes for the housing…
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Declining Building Approvals a Blow to Ambitions to Ease Housing Crisis
“Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics data on declining building approvals is a blow for Australia’s ambitions to ease the housing crisis and build the…
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HAFF Investment Mandate Finalised… Now the Real Work Starts says UDIA
UDIA National congratulates the Minister for Housing on registering the Housing Australia Investment Mandate as the final hurdle to unlocking 50,000 affordable andsocial houses…
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Building Approvals Show Australia Sliding Further Behind on Housing Targets
Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics release of Building Approvals show total dwelling approvals are 14% lower than 12 months ago and things will get…
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Access to Home Ownership A Step Closer for Australians Under Help to Buy Scheme
UDIA welcomes the announcement by The Hon Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government on the Federal Government’s new Infrastructure…
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Housing and Infrastructure Must Be Integrated at the Outset in Planning for Cities says UDIA
UDIA welcomes the announcement by The Hon Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government on the Federal Government’s new Infrastructure…
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UDIA Announces Col Dutton as National President
Yesterday at the AGM of the National Board of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Col Dutton was appointed UDIA National President. Having…
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Working Future Report set to boost employment opportunities and rebuild Australia’s skills across industries
UDIA National welcomes the release today of the Government’s Employment White Paper – Working Future – which provides a roadmap that outlines key strategies…
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Passing of HAFF legislation will help Australia’s most vulnerable
Having been through a journey of discussion, debate and potential derailing, Urban Development Industry of Australia (UDIA) is pleased that the Housing Australia Future…
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Support for Landmark HAFF legislation will be transformative for housing
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement that the landmark Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) is set to be delivered…