“The Victorian Premier has highlighted the volatile nature of stamp duty revenue,” said HIA Executive Director Victoria, Fiona Nield.
Victoria’s dependence on stamp duty revenue
Palmerston School project to support 120 construction jobs
Palmerston School project to support 120 construction jobs
The $12.6 million first stage of the Territory Government’s fast-tracked government school at Zuccoli will support 120 construction jobs over the next year.
Solar smashes several records in September 2018
Solar smashes several records in September 2018
Australia’s solar industry smashed multiple records in September 2018, crossing 10 gigawatts of installed solar, the most solar registered in a month, and registering two of the country’s largest solar farms, new analysis from the Australian Photovoltaic Institute (APVI) shows.
Rental inflation weakest in quarter of a century
Rental inflation weakest in quarter of a century
“The pace of increase in rents remains at its slowest in 25 years,” said Shane Garrett, Chief Economist of Master Builders Australia.
Skills shortages ease with building conditions
Skills shortages ease with building conditions
“The HIA Trades Availability Index indicates that demand for construction trades eased during the September 2018 quarter, but they remain in short supply,” said Geordan Murray, Acting Principal Economist.
Ai Group comment on regional apprenticeship support
Ai Group comment on regional apprenticeship support
Ai Group welcomes the announcement by Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash that wage subsidies will be introduced for employers who engage apprentices in regional and rural communities. The trial will invest $60 million through the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program to support apprentices across a number of trades.
A strong future ahead for oil and gas exploration in Australia
A strong future ahead for oil and gas exploration in Australia
The future of oil and gas exploration looks bright after new offshore petroleum exploration permits were awarded by the Government that could see more than $530 million invested over the next six years.
Manufacturing growth remains robust in October 2018
Manufacturing growth remains robust in October 2018
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) fell slightly by 0.7 points to 58.3 in October 2018, indicating further expansion but at a marginally slower pace than the previous month. This result extended the index’s period of uninterrupted growth to 25 months (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with the […]
Downturn in new home sales pauses
Downturn in new home sales pauses
“The downturn in HIA New Home Sales paused in September 2018 following declines in the order of 3 per cent in each of the previous two months” commented HIA Economist, Diwa Hopkins.
Grants to generate growth potential of northern beef industry
Grants to generate growth potential of northern beef industry
The WA Government will invest up to $575,000 in 20 pastoral businesses across the Kimberley and Pilbara to improve business enterprises, drive innovation and create jobs.
