Tag: policy
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Why the First Dwelling Proprietor Grant has failed as a housing coverage
If Victoria decides to scrap the primary First Dwelling Proprietor Grant (FHOG), it’ll finish a populist coverage that solely serves to “warmth up” the housing market, in line with specialists. Dr Michael Fotheringham, managing director of the Australian Housing and City Analysis Institute (AHURI), mentioned elevating costs is the legacy of the FHOG scheme. “The…
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Michael Pascoe: The Greens’ HAFF-witted bid to make an entire farce of housing coverage
“It appears like we’ve gained, lads,” England’s cricket coach, Brendon ‘Baz’ McCullum, advised his staff after it misplaced the primary Take a look at this week. “We performed all of the cricket within the sport. If it wasn’t for us, the Australians wouldn’t have even had an opportunity to win.” And if the horse that…