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The right to power: keeping First Nations communities on prepayment connected
This report shows how frequent household disconnections are impacting food security, health, wellbeing and economic participation for First Nations’ communities in Australia. It provides six high-level recommendations and associated actions to create a fairer and more inclusive energy transition for all Australians.
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$267M Building boost to benefit tradies, regions and more
A $267 million building stimulus announced by the Premier today will support construction sector jobs and promote investment and economic development as the state recovers from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Initiative: $106M first home owner grants and regional home building boost Initiative: $100M housing construction - Works for Tradies - to boost housing supply, drive...
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New $444 million housing stimulus for Western Australia
The McGowan Labor Government has announced a $444 million housing stimulus package to deliver a major boost to Western Australia's COVID-19 economic recovery, and support the building and construction sectors. Initiative: $117 million to provide homebuyers who build new houses with a $20,000 grant Initiative: $97 million to construct social housing dwellings and purchase off-the-plan...
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$1000 rent relief grants to further support residential tenants
South Australian residential tenants who are suffering significant financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 restrictions may now be eligible for rent relief through a $1000 grant to their landlords. Initiative: Rent relief through a $1000 grant to their landlords
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'HomeBuilder' program to drive economic activity across the residential construction sector
From today until 31 December 2020, HomeBuilder will provide all eligible owner-occupiers (not just first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. Construction must be contracted to commence within three months of the contract date. Initiative: HomeBuilder Initiative: HomeBuilder