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The real benefits of Light Rail and Trackless Trams in Perth
An article by Sergio Famiano The State Government has a vision for Perth as a more compact and connected city as outlined in the Perth and Peel @ 3.5 million planning frameworks. Part…
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Industry Issues 28-09-2023
From the CEO There are only 88 days until Christmas. As we approach the finishing line for 2023, UDIA is focused on closing out the key priorities for members from a policy &…
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Industry Issues 21-9-2023
CEO Report As we recognised and celebrated some of the outstanding projects being delivered by our members at UDIA’s Awards for Excellence last Saturday night, I was reflecting on the increased diversity in…
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Industry Issues 14-09-23
From the CEO The passage of the Housing Australia Future Fund in Parliament today is a milestone worth celebrating, regardless of what many consider lofty and somewhat unrealistic ambitions of delivering 1.2 million…
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HAFF Passes final hurdles
Earlier today the Minister for Housing alerted us that the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) would be passing today. It was announced late this morning by the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that the…
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Industry Issues 07-09-23
From the CEO There is very big difference between hearing and listening. To be heard is one thing but to be truly listened to is entirely different. From an advocacy perspective, banging the…
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Industry Issues 31-08-23
From the CEO Over the last two weeks I have had the opportunity to listen to keynote speeches from our Premier, the Federal Treasurer and earlier this week our Prime Minister. Hot on…
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Industry Issues 24-08-23
From the CEO “The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.” There has been no…
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Industry Issues 17-08-23
From the CEO Whilst it didn’t capture the hearts and minds of Australians as much as the Matildas match yesterday, National Cabinet’s commitments to deliver more housing supply certainly grabbed the attention of…
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Industry Issues 10-08-23
From the CEO In April 2021, UDIA WA submitted to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage our very clear position on the proposed Medium Density Code. We support the policy outcomes the…
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Industry Issues 03-08-23
From the CEO This week we continue to make headway in resolving member issues with power infrastructure and the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act. UDIA WA met with members of the…
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Industry Issues 27-07-23
From the CEO Just when you think you’ve put out a spot fire, either another one appears or the original fire re-emerges with greater intensity and impact than when it started. Whether its…