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Industry Issues 16-07-2026
Industry Issues Premier Roger Cook announces new Cabinet Following the retirement of former Minister Paul Papalia, the Premier has re-allocated portfolios as part of the new Cabinet arrangements. UDIA WA congratulates Landsdale MLA…
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Contractor Risk and Novation
Dan Morris, 16 July 2026 Construction Contractors: Never Accept Novation of Unseen Consultancy Terms For each new development, a developer will typically set up a separate, special purpose vehicle (SPV). SPVs are separate…
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Latent Defects and Post-Limitation Liability
Dan Morris, 2 July 2026 Bryan v Maloney – Latent Defects and the Six-Year Mark Where home building works are more than six years past the date of practical completion, the rights of…
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Industry Issues 2-07-2026
Industry Issues R-Codes Reform and Perth & Peel ‘Health Check’ Revealed UDIA WA has welcomed the announcement by Planning and Lands Minister, John Carey MLA this morning on reforms to the Residential Design…
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Industry Issues 18-06-2026
Industry Issues New WA EnviroDevelopment certification Constellar at Cardup Junction by Richard Noble & Company, in partnership with Gold Estates, has been certified under all six elements of UDIA’s EnviroDevelopment program. Richard Noble…
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Industry Issues 4-06-2026
Industry Issues Consultation: Draft Local Development Plan Chapter of the WA Planning Manual The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH), on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), has released the…
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Industry Issues 21-05-2026
Industry Issues Landgate plan examination priority changes Landgate has revised its prioritisation of plan types for examination, in consultation with industry, to better support the WA Government’s commitment to increasing housing supply through…
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UDIA WA State Budget Wrap Up 2026-27
UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck and Executive Director – Strategy & Policy Sarah Macaulay attended the State Budget Lock Up at Dumas House this morning to receive an overview from the Premier and…
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Industry Issues 07-05-2026
State Budget 2026-27 Read the full rundown here. Latest Urban Development Index launched Western Australia’s residential land market has entered a new phase of the cycle, one defined not by weakening demand but…
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Industry Issues 23-04-2026
Growth Corridors Infrastructure Report launch UDIA WA was pleased to release a report earlier this week outlining priority enabling infrastructure requirements for a development-ready residential land supply pipeline in key growth corridors across Perth and Peel. Identifying these ‘building blocks’ and…
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Industry Issues 9-04-2026
Industry Issues 09-04-26 WA Advocacy: Federal Help to Buy Scheme UDIA WA has been engaging with our committees and members around the cost escalation, supply chain issues and potential project delay challenges associated…
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Industry Issues 26-03-2026
WA shines on national stage The Western Australian property industry has been recognised on the national stage with four WA nominees receiving top honours at the 2026 UDIA National Awards for Excellence held…
