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Current at: 17 October 2008
Amnesty On Pay-Roll Tax Penalty For Employers
Employers who haven't included payments to contractors on their pay-roll tax returns are being provided an amnesty on penalties.
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Current at: 29 August 2008
5 Star Is Coming Are You Ready
The State Government has all but confirmed 5 star energy efficiency requirements for new homes will be introduced in January 2009. In a discussion paper launched by the Deputy Premier in late June and titled Improving Sustainable Housing in Queensland the State Government clearly announces an intention to increase the energy rating required for new homes from 3.5/4 stars to five stars. The only unknown is exactly when the new requirements will kick in but the discussion paper suggests January 2009 as the likely start date.
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Current at: 29 August 2008
Improving Sustainable Housing In Queensland
Launched in late June the State Government Discussion Paper Improving Sustainable Housing in Queensland identifies a number of initiatives the State Government is considering to reduce the water and energy usage of new and existing homes in Queensland.
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Current at: 12 August 2008
A Time To Build For Growth
Building approvals and home lending statistics are generally considered to be good indicators of the level of housing activity occurring in a region. While the latest figures painted a grim picture for many industry people around the country the news on the ACT home front was far more encouraging.
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Current at: 18 July 2008
Mackay regional council building site waste management
Mackay Regional Council, Waste Services Division have advised HIA that the Council is currently enforcing regulations relating to building site litter.
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Current at: 18 July 2008
Release of Garnaut Draft Report on Emissions Trading Scheme
The Draft Report released last Friday by Professor Ross Garnaut as part of the Climate Change Review has made a number of recommendations in relation to the role of buildings and appliances in reducing emissions.
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Current at: 18 July 2008
Release of Green Paper on Emissions Trading
On Wednesday, 16 July 2008 the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Penny Wong released the Federal Government’s Green Paper “Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme” for the emissions trading scheme scheduled to commence in 2010.
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Current at: 17 July 2008
Certificate IV in Building - funding opportunity
Construction Skills Queensland will provide an opportunity for new and existing workers in the building and construction industry to achieve a qualification at the Certificate IV.
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Current at: 16 July 2008
Tradebuild profile options enhanced
Tradebuild – the online business directory connecting HIA members to potential customers. In additon to offering HIA members a place to promote their business, contact details and the services offered. Tradebuild now offers testimonials, a gallery, logo placement and areas serviced.
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Current at: 18 December 2008
North Queensland Emergency Response
The following information is outlined as a “guide only” for members to assist the general public to rebuild their communities in a timely and orderly fashion following a natural disaster.
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