The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for innovative and new projects looking for ways to re-use discarded materials to make new products or for new uses, and for construction projects that want to re-use materials like construction waste, glass or plastic, to apply for new grants to help create a circular economy.
Australian PBI: Business conditions slump again in September 2020
Australian PBI: Business conditions slump again in September 2020
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Business Index (Australian PBI) fell by 4.5 points to 38.1 in September 2020, pointing to a further contraction in activity and at an accelerating pace. This reflects the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and renewed activity restrictions and border closures in response to it (results below 50 points in […]
Relaxing lending rules will drive home ownership and the economy
Relaxing lending rules will drive home ownership and the economy
The Governments plan to improve access to finance is necessary and the move will not only help thousands of new home buyers get into their first home sooner but will also help steer Australia out of the economic problems brought on by Covid-19, Managing Director HIA Graham Wolfe said.
COVID-19 impact on population growth and housing powerful call to action
COVID-19 impact on population growth and housing powerful call to action
The latest research report from the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) on the impact of COVID-19 on population growth and housing is a welcome contribution to policy thinking, and a powerful call to action for the Federal Government on stimulus and migration.
HomeBuilder Keeps December Quarter Afloat
HomeBuilder Keeps December Quarter Afloat
“New Home Sales data released today (16 September 2020) confirms that HomeBuilder will support building activity and protect jobs in the December 2020 quarter,” commented HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
WA leading Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery
WA leading Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery
Western Australia’s economy is continuing to bounce back solidly behind its hard border, with new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released showing 88 per cent of jobs in the State lost due to COVID-19 were recovered by August 22 2020.
Industry welcomes the introduction of the JobKeeper Extension Bill into Parliament
Industry welcomes the introduction of the JobKeeper Extension Bill into Parliament
“Industry welcomes the introduction into Parliament today (August 26 2020) of a Bill to extend the operation of the JobKeeper scheme and the short-term flexibility measures in the Fair Work Act, until late-March. The JobKeeper scheme is playing a vital role in saving thousands of businesses and millions of jobs. The short-term provisions in the […]
Building for Tomorrow program a key feature of economic recovery
Building for Tomorrow program a key feature of economic recovery
The WA Government is building Western Australia’s economy back-up from the pandemic by embarking on Building for Tomorrow, the biggest transport infrastructure program WA has seen.
Regional trainee program now open
Regional trainee program now open
The WA Government’s Regional Traineeship Program is now open to boost training, skills and employment opportunities across regional Western Australia.
Record allocation of $2 million for Local Capability Fund to support WA businesses
Record allocation of $2 million for Local Capability Fund to support WA businesses
The WA Government has announced a record $2 million in grants to support local businesses secure contract opportunities, more than doubling last year’s (2019) funding and supporting the WA Recovery Plan initiatives.