The broad scale relaxation of planning rules leads to a significant increase in housing supply, new research into New Zealand planning changes has found. A similar approach could help property [...]
The federal government has moved to gut the controversial construction industry watchdog of its powers this week in a decision sparking a fresh battle between employers and unions about worksite [...]
Queensland building companies are nervous about increased union activity, with the Federal Government to strip the construction watchdog of powers. Read the full article here
An Albanese government decision has sent shockwaves through the building industry, with one figure warning of an explosion of union aggression. Read the full article here
A new survey of Canberrans has found most support the introduction of a licensing scheme for property developers in the ACT, as Canberra's peak union calls on the government to [...]
Labor’s plan to immediately cut the powers of the Australian Building and Construction Commission has ignited the first major backlash from business and employers. Read the full article here
A high inflationary environment is the worst time to gut the ABCC. Read the full article here
New plans have been submitted for twin towers on the Yarra River — with Melbourne’s Deputy Lord Mayor saying it “will reshape the skyline”. Read the full article here [...]
The upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra from 1-2 September will be reminiscent of the Hawke Government’s 1983 National Economic Summit, held at the time to try to turn [...]
The New South Wales and Queensland 2022-2023 Budgets have recently been released. In the NSW Budget it is good to see that $500 million has been pledged towards unlocking land and [...]
