Minister for Drought David Littleproud is calling on all states to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their farmers and regional communities, who have been facing the worst drought on record.
States need to step up on drought
Falling housing approvals demand government focus
Falling housing approvals demand government focus
An eight per cent fall in national dwelling approvals in October 2019 demands a response from all levels of government.
Extra energy savings for drought-affected small businesses
Extra energy savings for drought-affected small businesses
Farms and small businesses in drought affected areas will receive much needed Government support to reduce their energy costs and improve energy efficiency as part of the Business Energy Advice Program (BEAP).
Boost to infrastructure spending will create jobs and stimulate activity across the economy
Boost to infrastructure spending will create jobs and stimulate activity across the economy
“Ai Group welcomes reports that the federal government will boost infrastructure spending over the next few years. Extra infrastructure work will create new jobs and will lift demand for the wide range of products and services supplied to the engineering construction industry. These impacts can be expected to multiply through the broader economy. The boost […]
Infrastructure fast-track welcomed
Infrastructure fast-track welcomed
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s plan to bring forward of spending on infrastructure projects around the country.
Mental health support for bush fire affected communities
Mental health support for bush fire affected communities
Communities affected by the NSW bush fires are encouraged to access available mental health and counselling services.
Disaster assistance available for Queensland communities impacted by bushfires
Disaster assistance available for Queensland communities impacted by bushfires
Disaster assistance has been made available in the Livingstone and Noosa Shires to assist communities hit by November’s (2019) Queensland bushfires.
Southern Queensland to receive disaster assistance
Southern Queensland to receive disaster assistance
Disaster assistance has been made available for the local government areas of Maranoa and Paroo in Southern Queensland after storms, heavy rain and isolated flooding in late April (2019).
Extra funding to help wildlife rehabilitators
Extra funding to help wildlife rehabilitators
Up to $1 million will be allocated to help volunteer wildlife rehabilitators rescue and recover injured native animals affected by the current NSW bush fires and drought conditions.
Support for first home buyers
Support for first home buyers
Further detail about the Federal Government’s plan to help first home buyers through its loan deposit scheme is a welcome step in helping more Australians into property ownership and improving confidence in the housing sector.
