Business News The state government has announced an implementation group to help roll out new Aboriginal cultural heritage (ACH) laws, which come into effect on Saturday. The group will monitor, report and address issues which may arise in the initial stages of the implementation of ACH laws, which have been the subject of significant concern […]
Business News Industry groups have welcomed the state government’s interim measures to reduce inconsistent public open space policies across local governments in Western Australia. Planning Minister John Carey today announced interim measures in a bid to reduce regulatory barriers for public open space contributions, which had been welcomed by Property Council of Australia WA Division and the Urban Development Institute […]
The Property Tribune UDIA WA has welcomed the announcement by Planning Minister John Carey that interim measures for public open space contributions will be implemented for infill development, while broader Public Open Space policy review is undertaken. While consultation continues, amendments to local government delegations will be enacted shortly, to ensure the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is […]
Australian Property Investor Magazine Labor’s investment vehicle to raise funds for social and affordable housing projects, HAFF, was a signature election promise but it is in peril unless the government can get The Greens to support it. The federal government’s signature $10 billion housing fund may be killed off before a brick is laid. A […]
The Property Tribune The Western Australian property market has been incredibly resilient this year, with demand remaining strong according to a new report. The Western Australian Market: Data & Insights Report presented by realestate.com.au, for UDIA WA, found that median prices increased for apartments and houses across the board in Perth and Peel as well as in […]
Business News Satterley Property Group director of planning Megan Adair has criticised the state government’s approach to planning policy, saying it is crippling the delivery of affordable housing. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event today, Ms Adair said policies relating to public open space contributions and medium density were hampering developers’ ability to bring affordable housing to the […]
The West Australian Developers fear a draft policy — to charge Public Open Space contributions on infill projects like apartments — is akin to a new tax. The Urban Development Institution of Australian (WA) claims the State Government’s newly released draft Public Open Space policy ignores market realities. The draft policy applies the long-standing 10 […]
Business News Cabinet ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning. As widely expected, Ms Saffioti was handed the position of treasurer following her critical role endorsing Mr Cook for premier after the shock resignation […]
The Property Tribune Last week, Mark McGowan stepped down as Premier of Western Australia and Member for Rockingham. His replacement, Roger Cook, has today announced the new cabinet, which sees the Planning portfolio go from Rita Saffioti to John Carey, and Carey’s Local Government portfolio go to cabinet newcomer David Michael. Saffioti will become Deputy Premier, and also picked up Treasurer […]