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2021
Record detached home starts in 2021 thanks to HomeBuilder
The latest Housing Industry Association’s National and State Outlooks forecast a record level of detached homes will commence construction in 2021.
Takata recall reaches conclusion
The worldwide Takata airbag recall is the largest automotive recall ever undertaken with over an estimated 100 million vehicles affected.
HomeBuilder supporting jobs in Forde
HomeBuilder is helping build a stronger Australia in 2021 by delivering effective support and stimulus to protect the jobs of the one million Australians employed in the construction sector.
Parliament passes laws to improve consumer access to credit
Consumers and small business will have better access to finance following the passage through parliament of the Morrison Government’s reforms to the Mandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) R
Homebuilder drives approvals to record levels
HomeBuilder is helping build a stronger Australia in 2021 by delivering effective support and stimulus to protect the jobs of the one million Australians employed in the construction sector.
Continuing to deliver for Australia’s first home buyers
Helping Australians get into a home of their own and supporting tradies’ jobs are both key priorities for the Morrison Government as we build our comeback from the COVID-19
Australia’s tradies building our comeback with HomeBuilder
Helping Australians get into a home of their own and supporting tradies’ jobs are both key priorities for the Morrison Government as we build our comeback from the COVID-19
Lending for new homes sets record again
Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) lending indicators for November 2020 shows owner occupier loan commitments for the construction of new dwellings rose by 7.2 per cent, up 99 per cent
Insolvency reforms to support small businesses start today
The Morrison Government continues to implement its economic recovery plan with the commencement of the most important changes to Australia’s insolvency framework in 30 years
2020
Mandatory improvement to button battery safety to save lives
The Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment to improve the safety of button batteries with the introduction of new mandatory safety and information standards to help protect Australian
Simplified working from home deductions extended until end of 2020-21 income year
The Morrison Government has welcomed the further extension of the temporary arrangements put in place by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to make it easier to claim deductions for working from home
Information sharing motoring ahead
The Morrison Government has continued to progress reforms to establish a level playing field for all participants in the automotive service and repair sector, increasing competition and consumer
Homebuilder drives new home sales to decade high
Today’s Housing Industry Association (HIA) New Home Sales Report for November 2020 shows HomeBuilder is continuing deliver on its objective of generating residential construction demand to protec
Major milestone for Redfern housing project
One of the largest social and affordable housing developments in New South Wales is nearing completion, with construction of a 160-unit complex in Redfern reaching its highest point today.
Auto principles guide to deliver for consumers
The Morrison Government has today launched a set of principles to guide agreements between car dealers and manufacturers, as part of our commitment to deliver the best outcome for Australian consum
Appointments to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
The Morrison Government has appointed Ms Anna Brakey and Mr Peter Crone as Commissioners of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for five‑year periods from December 2020.
Insolvency reforms pass parliament
The Morrison Government continues to implement its Economic Recovery Plan, with the passage of legislation to enact the most important changes to Australia’s insolvency framework in 30 years, helpi
Release of ACCC perishable agricultural goods inquiry report
The Morrison Government has today released the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s)
Simplifying access to credit for consumers and small businesses
The Morrison Government has today introduced legislation to further support Australia’s economic recovery by reducing the costs and time it takes for consumers and businesses to access credit.
ABS Lending Indicators again show Homebuilder is driving our comeback
Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics lending indicators for October 2020 shows loan commitments for the construction of new dwellings rose by 11.5 per cent.