Changes… Changes to HBCF icare and the NSW Government have made changes to the HBCF. What is changing from 1 September 2026? The current HBCF distributor model is ending and icare...
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CAPEX… Key Points: 10.7% increase (nationally) in capital expenditure by business over the year. But investment in major categories fell in the June quarter 2026. NSW is the strongest performer among...
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NSW… NSW has passed the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Act 2026 , a significant reform package that will ultimately repeal and replace the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBP Act)...
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Household… Household Spending Jumps In July As we are all aware, Australian households have been feeling the pinch with the rising cost of living. And we don’t need an ABS dataset...
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Inflation… Inflation Remains Stubbornly High as Underlying Price Pressures Intensify The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data confirms that inflationary pressures remain deeply entrenched across the Australian economy, with underlying inflation...
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The… The Federal Government's proposed trust tax changes could force many small builders to choose between paying significantly more tax or undertaking a costly and complex restructure, potentially requiring new licences...
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Prevent a… Every utility strike has consequences. It can delay projects, increase costs, disrupt essential services and damage reputations. Above all, it can place workers and the community at risk. Despite ongoing...
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NSW… The NSW Government has announced its renewed push to bring Decennial Liability Insurance (DLI) into the NSW market with the passing of its Fair Trading and Building Legislation Bill. DCI...
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Key… The latest ABS home lending data for the June 2026 quarter presents a sweet and sour view of the housing market nationally and for NSW. Nationally, there was a 6.4%...
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New 20… A new plan to shape the future of the Illawarra Region has been released by the Minns Government. The Draft Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan is being billed as a blueprint...
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