Category: Government
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Medium-density housing code remixed
Business News Property industry groups have backed the state government’s raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews. Planning Minister John Carey today announced the State Planning Policy 7.3…
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Pulling the levers for change
The Property Tribune The Hon. John Carey, MLA added the Planning portfolio to his raft of responsibilities in June 2023, now WA’s Minister for Planning; Lands; Housing and Homelessness, he is well positioned to make real…
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Tax, government incentives urged to deliver housing diversity
Australian Property Investor Magazine There has been no shortage of commentary throughout 2023 about the current state of housing markets across the country. Western Australia, like most states in Australia, is experiencing an acute housing…
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Commerce Minister Sue Ellery unveils mandatory building inspections
The West Australian WA will finally introduce mandatory building inspections as part of moves to clean up the construction industry — but the changes will not come into effect until 2026 at the earliest. Even…
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Whitby backs portfolio synergies as green-tape feedback flows
Business News Environment and Energy Minister Reece Whitby says there is no conflict of interest in holding both portfolios, after the state government announced sweeping change to the environmental approvals process. The changes announced this morning have…
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TAX ON THE TABLE AMID DISORDER
THE AUSTRALIAN Developers have called for property taxes to be looked at “holistically” in the event that a possible early federal election next year forces tax back into the spotlight.
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WIRES TO NOWHERE IRKS BOSS
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN The head of WA’s State-owned electricity distributor has described as “mental” traditional poles-and-wires services to remote areas with almost no customers when more efficient standalone options are available.
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SAFFIOTI SQUAD A HIT
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Planning Minister Rita Saffioti has delivered on her promise to create a problem-solving strike squad to improve planning outcomes.
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BUDGET GIVES TAX REPRIEVE TO WA PROPERTY OWNERS
WESTSERN SUBURBS WEEKLY WA property owners have been given a reprieve, with no increases to property taxes in the State Government 2017-18 budget.