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It was encouraging to see the ACT and Commonwealth Governments finally reach agreement on the transfer of the former CSIRO Ginninderra site, paving the way for what should become an important new source of housing supply for Canberra.
Now that an agreement has been reached, the focus must quickly shift to delivery. Hopefully, much of the background planning, site investigations and design work has been progressing behind the scenes while the two governments finalised the terms of the transaction. If that groundwork is already well advanced, there is an opportunity to move quickly and begin bringing much-needed homes to market.
Turning to what's coming up, we have a couple of great opportunities to catch up and stay informed over the coming weeks.
Our Economic Outlook Lunch in Wagga Wagga on 29 July will feature HIA's latest economic outlook, along with insights from the NSW Small Business Commissioner on issues affecting small businesses across the state.
On 6 August, we're trialling a new format in Canberra with Economics on Tap at Capital Brewing. Rather than the traditional economics breakfast or lunch, we're kicking things off at 3.00 pm, giving you the chance to wrap up the workday a little earlier and join us for a beer. You'll still hear the latest insights from HIA's economists, but with fewer formalities and more time to catch up with industry colleagues.
I hope to see you at one of these events.
Geordan Murray
Executive Director
ACT and Southern NSW
State-wide Flood Hazard Code Amendment
HIA commented on the proposed State-wide Flood Hazard Code Amendment and welcomes the significant reduction in the application of the Hazards (Flooding – Evidence Required) Overlay through improved flood studies and more detailed mapping.
Minimum tax on discretionary trusts discussion paper
HIA took the following broad position on the Australian Government’s minimum tax on discretionary trusts consultation paper: if Treasury's own analysis concludes these tax measures increase the cost of doing business and require separate policies to offset their effects and offer restructuring relief, it is difficult to justify the objective of implementing this high minimum tax rate on discretionary trusts.
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.
Improving development assessment – Discussion paper
HIA supports the measures proposed in the discussion paper to enable consent authorities to assess development applications (DAs) more efficiently and consistently, and to reduce the escalating requests for further information from applicants.
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