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Jobs ease to below pre-pandemic levels in Tasmania

Regional News

Jobs ease to below pre-pandemic levels in Tasmania

Regional News
ABS has recently released its Weekly Payroll Jobs and Wages data. This is a high-frequency data set that has been made available since the start of the pandemic to compensate for the lag in unemployment rate figures.
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31 Jul
NT housing market continues to outperform as confidence drives growth

The Northern Territory's housing market continues to outperform many parts of the country, with strong dwelling price growth, rising building approvals and sustained investment activity demonstrating confidence in the Territory's future.

30 Jul
EIE – Standard and model conditions of consent

HIA commented on the Explanation of Intended Effect for Standard and model conditions of consent (the EIE). It is understood the EIE explains the proposed amendments to State Environmental Planning Policy 2021 that will give effect to consistent conditions of consent for residential development across the state.

30 Jul
Tasmanian home approvals lift, but still short of what’s needed

Home building approvals in Tasmania have climbed over the past year, though the numbers remain well below the level needed to meet demand.

30 Jul
Solid apartment approvals fail to reverse housing slowdown in ACT

The latest building approvals data shows the ACT residential building market remains subdued, with detached housing continuing to struggle and the momentum that emerged in the apartment market during 2025 now showing signs of fading.

TAS New Homes Contract (Pack of 2)

The Tasmanian Domestic Building Contract (pack of two) is tailored to meet state legislation, but is a plain language document so it's easy to understand. The contract covers new homes, domestic alterations, additions and renovati...

TAS Minor Works Contract (Pad of 25)

The Tasmania Minor Works Contract Pad is suitable for minor residential building works up to a value of $12,000. It’s available in a handy tear-off pad of 25. This is a hard copy document and will be mailed to you once it's purcha...

TAS Job Quotation Form

The Tasmanian Job Quotation Form is suitable for sub-contractors to list their conditions. It's carbonised and individually numbered and dated.

TAS Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Supply Install over $20K

The Supply & Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry for work over $20,000. The contract allows for all job details to be formalised and facilitates an estimate of pricing for provis...

TAS Notice of Commencement - New Homes (Pad of 25)

The Notice of Commencement – New Homes (pad of 25) is used to advise the owner that the builder has started works and what's required under the provisions of the Tasmanian Domestic Building Contract. This is a hard copy version of...

TAS Final Inspection Notice (Pad of 25)

The Tasmanian Notice of Completion (pad of 25) is used to formally notify an owner when a project will be at practical completion. It's designed for use with HIA contracts. Note: This form is specific to Tasmania and shouldn't be ...

TAS Specification - General Cover

The Tasmanian General Specification document contains information relevant to the work to be performed by various trades, details of materials, procedures, regulations and Australian Standards requirements. This is a hard copy ver...