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Government releases Coastal Planning Guideline
The Minister for Planning recently released the NSW Coastal Planning Guideline – Adapting to Sea Level Rise which covers the State's 1,500 kilometre coastline.
HIA's response to the Guideline includes:
The HIA is cautious of these Guidelines which allows Councils to implement a wide range of precautionary measures adding to the uncertainty for homeowners and the development industry.
The NSW sea level rise benchmarks will eliminate the current ad hoc approaches of individual Councils however a national sea level rise benchmark would provide a more consistent approach across the country.
It is critical that Councils do not use this guideline as a way to unnecessarily stall or prohibit development.
HIA believes the Federal Government should undertake further monitoring and data collection and a national sea level rise benchmark be established.
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David Bare
Executive Director
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HIA Training Scholarship
Apply Now to Save Potentially Thousands of Dollars
HIA Build Your Future has introduced HIA Training Scholarships to help young people achieve their training goals, reach their full potential, and meet their professional development objectives.
HIA will award full and partial training scholarships across Australia to an aggregate value of $200,000. Individual scholarships may range up to $6,500 per scholarship, to help offset the cost of HIA training fees. Don't miss out – register now – Scholarship Deadline 30 NOVEMBER 2010. Refer to nomination form and terms & conditions.Click here for more information
HIA Infrastructure Summit Emphasises Need for Federal Action
The Housing Industry Association's Infrastructure Summit in Sydney heard that there are alternatives to the unaffordable up-front infrastructure charging model that is becoming prevalent in Australia. These alternative funding models can be implemented quickly and can have an immediate impact on housing supply and housing affordability. A case for change and leadership to affect change is needed. At the conclusion of the summit HIA outlined an Action Agenda, highlighting the crucial need for Federal involvement. Click here to find out more about the Action Agenda.
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Industry Updates
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Need an appreciate? Having trouble finding the right one?
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Modern Building and Construction Award Rates – Now Available
The transitional rates which apply from 1 July 2010 are now available. Please contact your HIA Workplace Adviser on 1300 650 620.
- minimum wages and piecework rates;
- casual or part - time loadings;
- Saturday, Sunday, public holiday, evening or other penalties;
- shift allowances/penalties.
The difference between the pre-modern and modern award wages and conditions will be phased in over five annual instalments (20% instalment every 12 months until 2014).
New rules for claiming business losses
If your income is $250,000 or more you may be affect by changes to the non-commercial loss rules when working out whether you can claim your business loss. Click here for more information.
Compliance blitz on Elevating Work Platform's
Starting over the next week, WorkCover will be conducting a compliance blitz on the use of Elevating Work Platforms in metropolitan and Central Coast areas. Inspectors will assess maintenance records and safety features of the machines.
ATO media release on assistance being offered to small businesses in Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Grafton
Click here for more information.
WorkCover NSW Formwork Program
WorkCover will undertake formwork visits during August and September 2010 - Click here for more information.
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