Category: Government
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Reforms set the pace
Property Editorial, Published in The West Australian Newspaper, Wednesday 29 July 2026 Reforms set the pace Land supply to benefit from less red tape but will savings pass on? Kim Macdonald Land supply is set…
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Govt continues density push with more regime change
Business News The state government’s plan to override local government planning regimes in several local councils is progressing, despite some scepticism from industry. Planning Minister John Carey today announced that the state’s peak planning body…
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City of Nedlands appoints Paul Martin as new CEO
Business News The City of Nedlands has appointed a new chief executive, bringing an end to the recruitment search after a troubled time at the western suburbs council. Paul Martin will start his five-year term…
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WA Government says Anthony Albanese’s Budget backflip does not go far enough for State’s mining sector
The West Australian The WA Government has declared it wants the Prime Minister to go further on its tax concessions after Thursday’s capital gains and trust fund backflip, with Roger Cook due to fly to…
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Government’s new priority housing matrix
Business News The state government will try to reform the social housing wait list amid concerns the most desperate people are unable to access a home. Currently sitting at more than 20,000 individuals or families…
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Housing slowdown sharper than Treasury forecast: CBA
Business News Contentious tax changes will have a larger drag on home prices than the government forecast in the budget, according to analysis from Australia’s largest lender. Winding back negative gearing and the capital gains…
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Satterley concerned over tax reform pressure
Business News Nigel Satterley says the federal budget’s tax reforms will add pressure to developers’ ability to deliver new greenfield developments. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event on Friday, the chief…
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Saffioti flags more housing budget measures
Business News Rita Saffioti has signalled a potential expansion of the first home buyers’ grant, while reassuring developers connections to infrastructure should improve. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event today, the…
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Rita Saffioti’s off-the-plan carrot aiming to convince seniors to move out and downsize
The West Australian Stamp duty relief for off-the-plan apartments is set to be extended, as the Cook Government faces pressure to use a $2 billion Budget windfall to fuel housing supply. Treasurer Rita Saffioti will…