12 Nov 2018

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Infrastructure Australia has released the latest installment in their Reform Series. Planning Liveable Cities recommends substantial planning, funding and governance reforms to ensure Australia’s governments are appropriately coordinating the delivery of new housing in growing cities with the additional infrastructure and services needed to support it

12 Nov 2018

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The Victorian division of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA Victoria) has congratulated the reelected Andrews Government and welcomed the strong mandate for its very important infrastructure agenda.

25 Oct 2018

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UDIA Victoria is proud to have hosted the 2018 UDIA Developers Summit on Friday 26 October. Thank you to all sponsors, presenters and attendees who made the day possible.

25 Oct 2018

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Homes for Homes, established by The Big Issue, tackles Australia’s chronic shortage of 200,000 social and affordable homes by raising money through donations from property sales. Individuals or developers can register properties for a tax deductible donation of 0.1% of the sale price of a property, with a disbursement made at settlement.

4 Oct 2018

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The Victorian division of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA Victoria) has welcomed the long-term vision for managing Victoria’s population growth outlined by the Liberal National Coalition but cautioned that the strategy should redirect its focus from slowing growth to speeding up infrastructure and services delivery.

14 Sep 2018

, Media

A thought-leading opinion piece on the role the private sector can take in the provision of social and affordable housing.

13 Sep 2018

, News

It’s been a busy couple of months for DELWP’s Smart Planning Department! Keep reading for an update on their activities, including Permits Online, ATS Authoring and the Smart Planning Roadshow.

24 Aug 2018

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In an announcement that aligns closely with the UDIA Advocacy Agenda, the Minister for Planning has granted $5.7 million funding for 51 projects that will cut red tape, streamline approval processes and help councils plan for the future under the Victorian Planning Authority’s (VPA) Streamlining for Growth program.

10 Aug 2018

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The Andrews Labor Government has announced a Fishermans Bend Development Board to ensure the project remains on track and adheres to the highest levels of governance.