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January 12, 2021
Some businesses and organisations are required to collect and retain details of their customers, staff and contractors entering their premises.
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December 16, 2020
It is now mandatory for construction certificate applications to be referred to Fire + Rescue NSW, where an application involves a Performance Solution for (i) automatic fire suppression systems and (ii) early childhood centres.
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January 12, 2021
The CPD requirements for Builders and Swimming Pool Builders seeking to renew their licence has been temporarily changed.
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December 16, 2020
The public exhibition period for the precinct plans and proposed Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) for the Aerotropolis is now open and has been extended to Friday 26 February 2021.
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November 30, 2020
New changes to the BASIX thermal comfort protocol from 27 November 2020 allow ceiling fans to be modelled as part of the energy assessment of the home.
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January 12, 2021
HIA Members have been invited to participate in Service NSW’s Digital White Card trial, before it is rolled out across NSW later this year.
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January 12, 2021
Local housing strategies are detailed plans showing where new homes can be developed in each of the 33 Greater Sydney local government areas.
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November 30, 2020
SafeWork NSW releases podcasts on important safety matters for your toolbox talks.
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December 17, 2020
SafeWork NSW has released a Construction Site Security podcast just in time for Christmas shutdowns.
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November 30, 2020
HIA members should be aware of proposed legislation to allow councils to identify local character areas, where the operation of the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code will not be permitted.
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December 17, 2020
To further support businesses through COVID-19 the NSW Government has announced that the payroll tax rate will be reduced from 5.45 per cent to 4.85 per cent for two years, and backdated to 1 July 2020.
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January 15, 2021
Jemena has recently updated its connection portal, so that only a single application is required for new dual occupancy constructions that require a second gas meter, under the title “main house and granny flat residential”. Both meters will be defaulted to the same energy retailer.
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November 16, 2020
iCare is running a virtual forum for employers with a focus on improving workplace safety and wellbeing.
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November 12, 2020
With Christmas around the corner you need to take the time to ensure you have appropriate arrangements in place for your employees and any contracts with works in progress.
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January 15, 2021
A new proposal allows councils to identify ‘local character areas’ - with exclusion zones, where the use of the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code won’t be allowed.
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December 17, 2020
The NSW Government has released a new toolkit to help businesses be proactive in identifying and managing future challenges.
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November 12, 2020
From 12:01am on Monday 23 November 2020, NSW will reopen the border to Victoria. All border permits and quarantine requirements will no longer be required.
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November 12, 2020
The NSW Government has placed a detailed planning package for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis on public exhibition - including the proposed Special Infrastructure Contribution.
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November 09, 2020
An updated Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan, and a draft Special Infrastructure Contributions (SIC) Plan, are currently being exhibited by the NSW Government for community and industry comment.
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November 09, 2020
Liverpool and Penrith Councils have placed draft Aerotropolis Development Contributions Plans on public exhibition. These plans propose a 6.5 percent levy on developments over $200,000.