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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 Report shows 9 Ways Build to Rent can help close the affordable housing gap
The Federal Government’s $10bn Housing Future Fund sends a strong message of intent but is unlikely meaningfully impact the growing shortfall in affordable and…
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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 National calls on Government to fast-track training and migration of skilled workers
Ahead of the Jobs & Skills Summit, UDIA National calls on Government to immediately fast track initiatives that resolve shortages in the construction workforce,…
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UDIA calls for action to reverse decline in dwelling approvals
With dwelling approvals at the lowest level in more than a decade, Urban Development Institute of Australia calls for urgent action to reverse this…
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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…
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Interest rate rise pain can be eased by boosting housing supply and taking pressure off costs says UDIA
Today’s Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announcement of a further half percent interest rate rise highlights the growing need to counter the pain by…