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New Workplace Safety Laws

2 Dec 2019

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UDIA Victoria collaborated with other industry bodies and engaged with the Victorian Government, the Opposition and cross-benchers throughout the parliamentary process.

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Red Tape Review; Report Released Today Delivers Wins for Industry

24 Oct 2019

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Commissioner for Better Regulation, Anna Cronin has undertaken the most significant review of the planning and building approval system in Victoria’s recent history.

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New Melbourne Strategic Assessment Environment Legislation

17 Oct 2019

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On 16 October 2019, the Victorian Government introduced the Melbourne Strategic Assessment (Environment Mitigation Levy) Bill 2019 to parliament.

Smarter planning and investment the key to keeping up with growth

19 Sep 2019

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MEDIA RELEASE: Smarter planning and investment the key to keeping up with growth.

UDIA data shows housing supply drought and job losses looming in Victoria

18 Sep 2019

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MEDIA RELEASE: UDIA data shows housing supply drought and job losses looming in Victoria

Stamp Duty Update

4 Jul 2019

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DIA Victoria are in live discussions with the Victorian Government to pursue non-legislative amendments to the tax and to make clear its application and administration.

Industry outspoken in opposition to new tax on housing development

6 Jun 2019

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MEDIA RELEASE: Industry outspoken in opposition to new tax on housing development.

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Pexa Myth Busting

16 May 2019

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Busting common myths about Pexa

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Pexa Myth Busting

22 Mar 2019

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Busting common myths about Pexa

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UDIA Victoria Advocacy Update – March 2019

22 Mar 2019

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Latest key advocacy achievements by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)

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Social Housing Growth Fund Allocations Announced

30 Jan 2019

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Acting Minister for Housing, Lily D'Ambrosio last week announced the creation of 680 new affordable housing rental properties through the Social Housing Growth Fund’s New Rentals Development Project.

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Industry, Have Your Say: ESC Enquiry In Election Connections

24 Jan 2019

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The Victorian Treasurer announced in September 2018 that the Government will implement key recommendations from the Essential Services Commission’s (ESC) enquiry into timely electricity connections for new residential developments, developed in close consultation with UDIA Victoria.