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Lockdown changes for regional Victoria and compliance focus

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Lockdown changes for regional Victoria and compliance focus

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Update on regional Victorian areas going in and out of lockdown and update on authorised officers undertaken site audits.
Saturday, 09th October 2021
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14 Jan
Demand for housing and first homebuyer activity remain strong

The value of loans, excluding refinancing, issued for housing towards the end of 2021 was elevated as demand remains very strong.
11 Jan
Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions for the Northern Territory

Lockout across the Territory to end as expected, except for the localities of Yuendumu and Yuelamu.
10 Jan
Building approvals strengthen in November

The number of building approvals issued in November 2021 increased by 3.6 per cent with both detached and multi-unit approvals increasing for the month.
10 Jan
Mandatory facemasks for indoor areas in the ACT

The ACT Government has reintroduced mandatory facemask requirements for indoor areas which includes building sites and offices.
Breaking news
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14 Jan
Demand for housing and first homebuyer activity remain strong

The value of loans, excluding refinancing, issued for housing towards the end of 2021 was elevated as demand remains very strong.
11 Jan
Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions for the Northern Territory

Lockout across the Territory to end as expected, except for the localities of Yuendumu and Yuelamu.
10 Jan
Building approvals strengthen in November

The number of building approvals issued in November 2021 increased by 3.6 per cent with both detached and multi-unit approvals increasing for the month.
10 Jan
Mandatory facemasks for indoor areas in the ACT

The ACT Government has reintroduced mandatory facemask requirements for indoor areas which includes building sites and offices.