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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…
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Concerningly low housing approvals forecast significant contraction in new housing supply, says UDIA
Today’s ABS data on building approvals and CPI figures paints an increasingly grim picture for new housing over coming period. UDIA National predicts dwelling…
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Productivity starts with homes according to UDIA
The 2023 Intergenerational Report paints a clear picture for the urgent need to ramp up appropriate housing supply now to create the homes needed…
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Help to Buy Scheme important piece of home ownership puzzle for Australian families
National Cabinet’s agreement to progress the Help to Buy Scheme together with participation of all states and territories is seen by UDIA National as…
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Lack of skilled workers combined with rental vacancy lows still an issue for those wanting a home
UDIA National analysis of data from CoreLogic and ABS released today, shows the continued struggle for major housing providers to regain capacity and deliver…
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UDIA welcomes a reform package with serious housing supply boosting potential
UDIA National welcomes today’s National Cabinet announcements which reinforce that the best way to combat rising rents and improve housing affordability is to create…
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National Cabinet meeting must focus on boosting urgently needed supply says UDIA
As the Albanese Government meets tomorrow with State and Territory counterparts at National Cabinet to discuss housing, planning and affordability, UDIA National says it…
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UDIA National Encouraged By Shared Vision Of Housing Delivery
UDIA National welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Housing in the Government’s initiative to design the national shared vision for housing affordability and…