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Victoria’s peak body for community housing says it’s disappointed and concerned the budget has not committed to new significant long-term funding for social housing, warning the housing crisis will get worse without a plan. Community Housing Industry Association Victoria acting chief executive Jason Perdriau said he understood the budget challenges the Andrews Government faced, but … Continued
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Tuesday, 23 May 2023 Monash University experts are available to discuss the Victorian Government’s budget outcomes after being handed down today. Dr Zareh Ghazarian, Politics Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences Contact: +61 402 851 224 or zareh.ghazarian@monash.edu Read more of Dr Ghazarian’s commentary at Monash Lens The political implications of … Continued
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The Victorian Budget has delivered $134 million to provide access to housing and homelessness support. But more is desperately needed to respond to the increasing number of people seeking support. The Victorian budget includes $67.6 million for Housing First responses and supports, which will deliver much needed permanent supportive housing responses to people … Continued
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Today’s State Budget of new and increased taxes and levies will hit medium to large businesses and property owners. It will directly impact jobs and investment in Victoria. There are some elements of the Budget that business welcomes, particularly the progressive reform to abolish stamp duty and transition to an annual land tax for commercial … Continued
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The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) has welcomed the announcement of the State Government’s decision to bring forward the end of native forest logging to January 2024. The end date will be accelerated from 2030 to the start of next year through additional $200 million of measures announced in Tuesday’s State Budget. “After decades of … Continued
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Monday, 22 May 2023 Monash University experts are available to discuss the Victorian Government’s upcoming budget being handed down on Tuesday 23 May 2023. Dr Zareh Ghazarian, Politics Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences Contact: +61 402 851 224 or zareh.ghazarian@monash.edu Read more of Dr Ghazarian’s commentary at Monash Lens The political … Continued
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Social housing is a critical investment in Victoria’s economic security and prosperity, and should be a centrepiece of the forthcoming state budget, to provide a lasting fix to the worst housing crisis in living memory. Community Housing Industry Association Victoria said building more social and affordable housing is crucial as thousands of approved housing … Continued
