Media Release: Budget backs bean counters before homeowners as property taxes rise to 42% of new home price
20 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: Today marks the start of Budget repair job at the expense of homebuyers.
As the peak industry body for Victoria’s development, building and construction sector, we represent over 300,000 Victorians working across an industry that is one of the state’s largest economic contributors.
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20 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: Today marks the start of Budget repair job at the expense of homebuyers.
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MEDIA RELEASE: New property tax hikes will threaten jobs and increase home prices
4 May 2021
UDIA opinion piece in support of the Melbourne apartment sector, published in the Herald Sun.
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Government has released the final report of the Independent Review into the EPBC Act.
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National industry survey results reveal HomeBuilder effect across the country.
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Record investment in public and community housing to create 43,000 jobs over 4 years.
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MEDIA RELEASE: The Suburban Rail Loop represents a new era for the revival of Melbourne.
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12 Nov 2020
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