Home Page Opinion http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/Default.aspx Emma Carroll http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/Default.aspx 0001-01-01T00:00:00Z Constructing a Capital http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2013/04/19/166.aspx 2013-04-19T09:30:0009:30:00 Over the past century, thousands of people have worked to build Canberra. We should recognise these people - because without them, we would not have the city that stands today, nor would we have the flourishing property and construction industry that employs a third of our citizens. Over the past century, thousands of people have worked to build Canberra. We should recognise these people - because without them, we would not have the city that stands today, nor would we have the flourishing property and construction industry that employs a third of our citizens. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/166.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/166.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/166.aspx Finally! Work begins on a master plan for Canberra’s CBD http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2013/04/12/165.aspx 2013-04-12T02:30:0009:30:00 At last a new strategy for Civic is on the horizon. The recently announced City Plan will be a ‘blueprint’ for future development in Civic - a legacy project that will provide a framework for the role, function and design of our City beyond the Centenary. At last a new strategy for Civic is on the horizon. The recently announced City Plan will be a ‘blueprint’ for future development in Civic - a legacy project that will provide a framework for the role, function and design of our City beyond the Centenary. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/165.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/165.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/165.aspx Bankable infrastructure http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2013/04/02/164.aspx 2013-04-02T09:22:0010:30:00 Australia is skint. Or so we’re told. Our federal and (most) state budgets are in the red. Australia is skint. Or so we’re told. Our federal and (most) state budgets are in the red. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/164.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/164.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/164.aspx Adelaide is Australia’s most liveable city: Poll http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2013/03/04/163.aspx 2013-03-04T08:45:0010:30:00 Adelaide continues to be rated as Australia’s most liveable city for a third year according to a new survey of residents’ views of their own city. Adelaide continues to be rated as Australia’s most liveable city for a third year according to a new survey of residents’ views of their own city. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/163.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/163.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/163.aspx Tax is common property http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2013/02/01/162.aspx 2013-02-01T09:12:0010:30:00 At some point societies must pay for what they want, go without or go broke. This reality can prove painful as the debacle in Greece shows. At some point societies must pay for what they want, go without or go broke. This reality can prove painful as the debacle in Greece shows. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/162.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/162.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/162.aspx Pro-technology, pro-city and pro-growth http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/12/01/161.aspx 2012-12-01T09:45:0010:30:00 Traditional environmentalists demonise growth, rail against consumerism and scorn market forces. A new breed of green modernists are pro-technology, pro-cities and pro-growth. Traditional environmentalists demonise growth, rail against consumerism and scorn market forces. A new breed of green modernists are pro-technology, pro-cities and pro-growth. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/161.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/161.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/161.aspx Don’t ask, don’t tell policymaking http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/11/01/160.aspx 2012-11-01T09:35:0010:30:00 Imagine a corporate reporting season where all listed company CEOs said, “Look, there’s no point in providing performance targets – markets are too volatile, it’s simply too hard to pick trends, and besides, if I provide you shareholders with targets, you’ll hold me to them.” Imagine a corporate reporting season where all listed company CEOs said, “Look, there’s no point in providing performance targets – markets are too volatile, it’s simply too hard to pick trends, and besides, if I provide you shareholders with targets, you’ll hold me to them.” http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/160.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/160.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/160.aspx Down militant memory lane ... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/10/01/159.aspx 2012-10-01T09:18:0009:30:00 The CFMEU is at it again. Its recent blockades of several prominent construction sites signal a deep-seated contempt for civil society. The CFMEU is at it again. Its recent blockades of several prominent construction sites signal a deep-seated contempt for civil society. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/159.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/159.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/159.aspx Broken promises shake our economy’s bedrock http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/09/20/158.aspx 2012-09-20T11:00:0009:30:00 When governments break their word the community pays. We all suffer in one way or another. When governments break their word the community pays. We all suffer in one way or another. Financial woes pegged to simple steps http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/09/03/157.aspx 2012-09-03T16:00:0009:30:00 John Elvy argues that freeing up council funding would have major flow-on effects for property development in NSW. John Elvy argues that freeing up council funding would have major flow-on effects for property development in NSW. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/157.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/157.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/157.aspx Don’t ditch depreciation http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/09/01/156.aspx 2012-09-01T09:34:0009:30:00 Kiwi buildings never wear out. No scientist can explain how this miracle transpires. Is it some magical elixir, or an undiscovered fountain of building youth effervescing from a Rotoruan hot spring that wards off obsolescence? Kiwi buildings never wear out. No scientist can explain how this miracle transpires. Is it some magical elixir, or an undiscovered fountain of building youth effervescing from a Rotoruan hot spring that wards off obsolescence? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/156.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/156.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/156.aspx No rhythm in withdrawal tax method http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/08/01/155.aspx 2012-08-01T09:26:0009:30:00 The Federal Government’s doubling of withholding tax (WHT) is the wrong decision, based on the wrong advice, implemented at the wrong time. It’s also a done deal politically. The Federal Government’s doubling of withholding tax (WHT) is the wrong decision, based on the wrong advice, implemented at the wrong time. It’s also a done deal politically. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/155.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/155.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/155.aspx Planning vertigo sends us mad http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/07/01/154.aspx 2012-07-01T09:36:0009:30:00 In early 1890s France there were few horrors as immediate as the dreaded ‘bicycle face’. The invention of the pneumatic tyre had transformed travel by the once treacherous two-wheeled contraption into a popular pastime. In early 1890s France there were few horrors as immediate as the dreaded ‘bicycle face’. The invention of the pneumatic tyre had transformed travel by the once treacherous two-wheeled contraption into a popular pastime. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/154.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/154.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/154.aspx Planning Gone Mad http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/06/19/Planning-Gone-Mad-launched.aspx 2012-06-19T09:37:1209:30:00 The Property Council’s 'Planning Gone Mad', a humorous and thought-provoking report, exposes the crazy, funny and downright ridiculous hurdles thrown up by the current NSW planning system. The Property Council’s 'Planning Gone Mad', a humorous and thought-provoking report, exposes the crazy, funny and downright ridiculous hurdles thrown up by the current NSW planning system. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/153.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/153.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/153.aspx Own goal penalises Australia’s international reputation http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/06/01/152.aspx 2012-06-01T09:32:0009:30:00 Just six days after Martin Ferguson told the world “it is time everyone understands Australia is not only a great place to visit but a great place to invest”, Treasurer Wayne Swan vowed to double taxes on international investors. Just six days after Martin Ferguson told the world “it is time everyone understands Australia is not only a great place to visit but a great place to invest”, Treasurer Wayne Swan vowed to double taxes on international investors. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/152.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/152.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/152.aspx Why NSW needs statutory warranty reform http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/05/28/151.aspx 2012-05-28T13:45:0009:30:00 Housing affordability is a national issue that has confounded many for a prolonged period of time. Most of the debate has focused on solving the problem through the supply side and fixing planning constraints. Housing affordability is a national issue that has confounded many for a prolonged period of time. Most of the debate has focused on solving the problem through the supply side and fixing planning constraints. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/151.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/151.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/151.aspx Sects and the city http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/05/01/150.aspx 2012-05-01T09:07:0009:30:00 The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) is the nation’s de facto board of directors. The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) is the nation’s de facto board of directors. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/150.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/150.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/150.aspx The Territory needs tax reform http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/04/13/149.aspx 2012-04-13T09:18:0009:30:00 Property pays more tax than any other industry in Canberra, and the sector underpins economic growth, jobs and salaries as well as the tax base. Property pays more tax than any other industry in Canberra, and the sector underpins economic growth, jobs and salaries as well as the tax base. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/149.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/149.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/149.aspx Counting our contribution http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/04/01/148.aspx 2012-04-01T09:34:0009:30:00 Wonk alert! This editorial is chock full of juicy stats. How big is our industry and what does it contribute to the community? Here are the answers … Wonk alert! This editorial is chock full of juicy stats. How big is our industry and what does it contribute to the community? Here are the answers … http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/148.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/148.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/148.aspx Make My City Work – spine up now http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/03/01/146.aspx 2012-03-01T09:06:0010:30:00 When Paul Keating snarled that John Hewson was “a shiver looking for a spine to run up”, the virtues of courageous political reform were a given – a badge of honour. When Paul Keating snarled that John Hewson was “a shiver looking for a spine to run up”, the virtues of courageous political reform were a given – a badge of honour. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/146.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/146.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/146.aspx New Urban Improvement Fund will be funded by tax and rate payers http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/03/01/147.aspx 2012-03-01T02:00:0010:30:00 Attempts by the ACT Government to link popular sentiment about the livability of Canberra to the need for a new “developer’s tax” is a politically convenient stratagem that should be challenged. Attempts by the ACT Government to link popular sentiment about the livability of Canberra to the need for a new “developer’s tax” is a politically convenient stratagem that should be challenged. Government numbers don't add up http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/02/21/145.aspx 2012-02-21T13:20:0010:30:00 The ACT Government has announced a proposal to spend $22 million on maintaining and upgrading the urban amenity of Canberra, as one of its 2012-13 Budget initiatives. The ACT Government has announced a proposal to spend $22 million on maintaining and upgrading the urban amenity of Canberra, as one of its 2012-13 Budget initiatives. Dumb blonde can jump puddles to sweet spot http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2012/02/01/144.aspx 2012-02-01T09:24:0010:30:00 Australia has been tagged the “dumb blonde” of the world. It’s attractive, but shallow – a kind of Pacific Paris Hilton, “living every day as if it’s your birthday” from inherited, unearned resource riches. Australia has been tagged the “dumb blonde” of the world. It’s attractive, but shallow – a kind of Pacific Paris Hilton, “living every day as if it’s your birthday” from inherited, unearned resource riches. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/144.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/144.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/144.aspx New vibe for a more livable castle http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/12/01/143.aspx 2011-12-01T09:35:0010:30:00 The Kerrigan family’s Castle, “filled with love as well as pride”, is slated for a makeover. The Kerrigan family’s Castle, “filled with love as well as pride”, is slated for a makeover. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/143.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/143.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/143.aspx Finding common ground http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/11/01/142.aspx 2011-11-01T09:01:0010:30:00 The tax forum (aka summit) was a dud. Or at least that was the script written for it by the schadenfruedinistas in the media. The tax forum (aka summit) was a dud. Or at least that was the script written for it by the schadenfruedinistas in the media. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/142.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/142.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/142.aspx Talkin’ ‘bout cogeneration http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/10/01/141.aspx 2011-10-01T09:06:0009:30:00 Imagine green grids of buildings and precincts that power themselves … renewably. Imagine green grids of buildings and precincts that power themselves … renewably. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/141.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/141.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/141.aspx Why won’t they listen (for their own good)? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/09/01/140.aspx 2011-09-01T09:32:0009:30:00 Fallen governments subject themselves to a panoply of rituals. Fallen governments subject themselves to a panoply of rituals. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/140.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/140.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/140.aspx Lets run a ruler over Civic plan http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/08/30/139.aspx 2011-08-30T14:30:0009:30:00 The ACT Government has announced that it will soon invite organisations to register their interest in designing and building both the office block proposed for Gungahlin and the one proposed for Civic. The ACT Government has announced that it will soon invite organisations to register their interest in designing and building both the office block proposed for Gungahlin and the one proposed for Civic. No rent seeking by property sector http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/08/09/138.aspx 2011-08-09T14:00:0009:30:00 Those who have recently accused the property sector of ‘rent seeking’ are doing no more than creating a ‘straw man’. This accusation deserves further evaluation. Those who have recently accused the property sector of ‘rent seeking’ are doing no more than creating a ‘straw man’. This accusation deserves further evaluation. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/138.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/138.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/138.aspx Carbon questions http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/08/01/137.aspx 2011-08-01T08:52:0009:30:00 The Gillard Government’s proposed price on carbon raises questions for the property investment and development industries. The Gillard Government’s proposed price on carbon raises questions for the property investment and development industries. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/137.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/137.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/137.aspx R&D... or not http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/07/01/136.aspx 2011-07-01T09:32:0009:30:00 With the nation's productivity at record lows and the looming 'baby bust', Peter Verwer looks at the Federal Government's research and development approach, or lack thereof. With the nation's productivity at record lows and the looming 'baby bust', Peter Verwer looks at the Federal Government's research and development approach, or lack thereof. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/136.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/136.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/136.aspx Property Council calls for more details on new lease variation charge http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/06/10/132.aspx 2011-06-10T09:00:0009:30:00 Important details on new tax on residential housing in the Territory, to be introduced on 1 July 2011 as part of the 2012 Budget, need to be made publicly available as a matter of urgency according to the Property Council. Important details on new tax on residential housing in the Territory, to be introduced on 1 July 2011 as part of the 2012 Budget, need to be made publicly available as a matter of urgency according to the Property Council. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/132.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/132.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/132.aspx Policy marriage leaves horse without carriage http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/06/01/134.aspx 2011-06-01T11:15:0009:30:00 After proposing dozens of times, the bride finally accepted our earnest solicitations, but is blushing more from embarrassment than innocence. That’s the general take on the Federal Government’s recently released ‘population strategy’. After proposing dozens of times, the bride finally accepted our earnest solicitations, but is blushing more from embarrassment than innocence. That’s the general take on the Federal Government’s recently released ‘population strategy’. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/134.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/134.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/134.aspx Inflation dragon fires up http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/05/02/135.aspx 2011-05-02T13:25:0009:30:00 Inflation and talk of inflation-protected assets, like real estate, are in the news again. Inflation and talk of inflation-protected assets, like real estate, are in the news again. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/135.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/135.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/135.aspx Amenity, in eye of beholder http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/04/14/131.aspx 2011-04-14T08:00:0009:30:00 The ABS population forecast released earlier this month have stimulated discussion, especially on increasing density in the ACT’s existing built areas. The ABS population forecast released earlier this month have stimulated discussion, especially on increasing density in the ACT’s existing built areas. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/131.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/131.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/131.aspx APPraising demography and destiny http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/04/01/133.aspx 2011-04-01T09:35:0010:30:00 Australia is growing by a person every 87 seconds (net). This demographic dynamic relentlessly reshapes the demand for our national software and hardware. Australia is growing by a person every 87 seconds (net). This demographic dynamic relentlessly reshapes the demand for our national software and hardware. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/133.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/133.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/133.aspx Projections help plan for future http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/03/22/130.aspx 2011-03-22T00:30:0010:30:00 According to projections, Canberra's population will reach 450,000 by 2030. According to projections, Canberra's population will reach 450,000 by 2030. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/130.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/130.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/130.aspx Feral abacus catches love bug http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/03/14/129.aspx 2011-03-14T00:02:0010:30:00 Happiness is the new black. Happiness is the new black. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/129.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/129.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/129.aspx Population Symposium finds agreement on big issues http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/02/21/128.aspx 2011-02-21T07:00:0010:30:00 Last week's ACT Population Symposium featured lively discussion and a full range of views on our ideal population level from the delegates. Last week's ACT Population Symposium featured lively discussion and a full range of views on our ideal population level from the delegates. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/128.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/128.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/128.aspx The verdict of the people on Australia’s cities http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2011/01/25/126.aspx 2011-01-25T01:00:0010:30:00 The beating heart of our cities is its people. They run businesses, raise families and regard cities as a promise to help shape fulfilling lives and realise aspirations. How are our cities living up to this promise? The beating heart of our cities is its people. They run businesses, raise families and regard cities as a promise to help shape fulfilling lives and realise aspirations. How are our cities living up to this promise? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/126.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/126.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/126.aspx Strange bedfellows conceive policy backbone http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/12/06/125.aspx 2010-12-06T00:01:0010:30:00 It’s said politics makes strange bedfellows. Although Groucho Marx joked that marriage is a more outlandish bedfellow than pollies. It’s said politics makes strange bedfellows. Although Groucho Marx joked that marriage is a more outlandish bedfellow than pollies. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/125.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/125.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/125.aspx State treasurers give Hollywood celebrities a good name http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/11/10/124.aspx 2010-11-10T00:01:0010:30:00 They’re not as insightful as Alanis Morrisette: “I wish people could achieve what they think would bring them happiness in order for them to realise that that’s not what happiness is.” They’re not as insightful as Alanis Morrisette: “I wish people could achieve what they think would bring them happiness in order for them to realise that that’s not what happiness is.” http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/124.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/124.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/124.aspx Growth is cool, Daddio http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/10/07/123.aspx 2010-10-07T00:01:0010:30:00 Imagine it’s 1970. The black and white telly is tuned to Brian Henderson’s Bandstand. Imagine it’s 1970. The black and white telly is tuned to Brian Henderson’s Bandstand. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/123.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/123.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/123.aspx Growth or bust http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/09/01/122.aspx 2010-09-01T06:00:0009:30:00 The 2010 election has produced at least one consensus – robust population growth is bad. The 2010 election has produced at least one consensus – robust population growth is bad. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/122.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/122.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/122.aspx ACT Tax Review http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/08/26/121.aspx 2010-08-26T13:14:3809:30:00 ACT Treasurer, Katy Gallagher, has promised a mini Henry style review of tax – an excellent idea, especially for the property sector. ACT Treasurer, Katy Gallagher, has promised a mini Henry style review of tax – an excellent idea, especially for the property sector. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/121.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/121.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/121.aspx Keeping our cities healthy http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/08/09/120.aspx 2010-08-09T01:00:0009:30:00 During election time, we have a right to ask our politicians what they are planning to do with the built environment to make it economically and ecologically sustainable. During election time, we have a right to ask our politicians what they are planning to do with the built environment to make it economically and ecologically sustainable. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/120.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/120.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/120.aspx The terrific and the toxic http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/08/03/119.aspx 2010-08-03T15:33:4409:30:00 Here is a tale of two property industry standards. Here is a tale of two property industry standards. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/119.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/119.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/119.aspx A plan for managing our urban assets http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/07/12/118.aspx 2010-07-12T13:29:2109:30:00 Australia’s cities are in rapid transition. The issue is: how do we manage the transition? Australia’s cities are in rapid transition. The issue is: how do we manage the transition? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/118.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/118.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/118.aspx More work needed on ACT Infrastructure Plan http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/06/04/117.aspx 2010-06-04T00:01:0009:30:00 The ACT Government's infrastructure plan contains details about capital works programs being rolled in coming years, but not much else in terms of a long-term infrastructure plan for our city. The ACT Government's infrastructure plan contains details about capital works programs being rolled in coming years, but not much else in terms of a long-term infrastructure plan for our city. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/117.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/117.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/117.aspx Parkour policy-making http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/06/01/116.aspx 2010-06-01T00:01:0009:30:00 Like those agile French kids jumping, vaulting and somersaulting over street barriers, the Federal Government has been exercising new policy muscles. Like those agile French kids jumping, vaulting and somersaulting over street barriers, the Federal Government has been exercising new policy muscles. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/116.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/116.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/116.aspx Treasury trapped in coprolalia land http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/05/03/115.aspx 2010-05-03T00:01:0009:30:00 Beware the Treasury economists’ variety of Tourette’s syndrome, which is generally betrayed by involuntary, wild-eyed outbursts of scorn for property investment. Beware the Treasury economists’ variety of Tourette’s syndrome, which is generally betrayed by involuntary, wild-eyed outbursts of scorn for property investment. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/115.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/115.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/115.aspx Car parking equity part of sustainable transport solution http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/04/20/114.aspx 2010-04-20T00:01:0009:30:00 Action taken by ACT Chief Minister in lobbying for the introduction of paid parking in the Parliamentary zone is welcome news. Action taken by ACT Chief Minister in lobbying for the introduction of paid parking in the Parliamentary zone is welcome news. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/114.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/114.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/114.aspx Pulping the RIS fictions http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/04/01/112.aspx 2010-04-01T01:01:0010:30:00 There’s a vaccine for red tape – it’s called a regulatory impact statement: a RIS. There’s a vaccine for red tape – it’s called a regulatory impact statement: a RIS. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/112.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/112.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/112.aspx Open doors for debate on growth http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/03/30/113.aspx 2010-03-30T01:00:0010:30:00 We need to have a serious debate on growth in the ACT. We need to have a serious debate on growth in the ACT. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/113.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/113.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/113.aspx The time is now for big ideas http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/03/18/111.aspx 2010-03-18T14:13:1410:30:00 A bold new action plan from the Property Council outlines a vision for Canberra’s future. A bold new action plan from the Property Council outlines a vision for Canberra’s future. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/111.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/111.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/111.aspx Sticking it to us with carrots http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/03/01/110.aspx 2010-03-01T09:07:3610:30:00 Which policy do you think delivers the biggest planet-saving dividend? Which policy do you think delivers the biggest planet-saving dividend? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/110.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/110.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/110.aspx Civic needs integrated planning http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/26/109.aspx 2010-02-26T08:54:0710:30:00 There has been much media comment in recent weeks about the draft Greater Canberra City Area Action Plan launched recently. There has been much media comment in recent weeks about the draft Greater Canberra City Area Action Plan launched recently. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/109.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/109.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/109.aspx Fighting the Land Tax Grab http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/19/108.aspx 2010-02-19T00:01:0010:30:00 This is a fight that didn’t need to happen – but the Government elected to try-on Queensland’s property investors ... This is a fight that didn’t need to happen – but the Government elected to try-on Queensland’s property investors ... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/108.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/108.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/108.aspx People, productivity and place build a platform for prosperity http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/15/103.aspx 2010-02-15T01:00:0010:30:00 To maintain growth we need reform. The Property Council has released a pre-election "log of claims" - the 3Ps (People, Productivity and Place) ..... To maintain growth we need reform. The Property Council has released a pre-election "log of claims" - the 3Ps (People, Productivity and Place) ..... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/103.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/103.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/103.aspx 2010: The year for policy bravery http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/05/2010-The-year-for-policy-bravery.aspx 2010-02-05T08:00:0010:30:00 A popular GFC tagline was that the financial crisis was "too good to waste". A popular GFC tagline was that the financial crisis was "too good to waste". http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/107.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/107.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/107.aspx Buildings in energy spotlight http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/04/106.aspx 2010-02-04T16:01:0010:30:00 Last November the Federal Government announced its mandatory disclosure scheme to improve the energy efficiency of commercial office buildings. The scheme is due to start in the second half of this year ..... Last November the Federal Government announced its mandatory disclosure scheme to improve the energy efficiency of commercial office buildings. The scheme is due to start in the second half of this year ..... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/106.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/106.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/106.aspx SA must abandon its colonial tax system http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/02/03/104.aspx 2010-02-03T08:59:0010:30:00 Nobody likes paying tax. But when tax systems work efficiently and direct government funding towards projects of economic, social and environmental benefit, the community as a whole grows... Nobody likes paying tax. But when tax systems work efficiently and direct government funding towards projects of economic, social and environmental benefit, the community as a whole grows... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/104.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/104.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/104.aspx Planning for a growing South Australia http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2010/01/19/101.aspx 2010-01-19T15:00:0010:30:00 The news that South Australia’s population is likely to grow by about 400,000 over the next 30 years and that nationally we are likely to grow by 13 million over the next 40 years has led to bulk orders of sackcloth and ashes. The news that South Australia’s population is likely to grow by about 400,000 over the next 30 years and that nationally we are likely to grow by 13 million over the next 40 years has led to bulk orders of sackcloth and ashes. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/101.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/101.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/101.aspx Population policy? Perish the thought ... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/12/22/100.aspx 2009-12-22T00:01:0010:30:00 The news that Australia’s population is likely to grow by 13 million over the next 40 years has led to bulk orders of sackcloth and ashes. The news that Australia’s population is likely to grow by 13 million over the next 40 years has led to bulk orders of sackcloth and ashes. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/100.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/100.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/100.aspx Emphasis finally turns to planning http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/12/15/99.aspx 2009-12-15T00:01:0010:30:00 This month's COAG meeting agreed that all states and territories would by 2012 have capital city strategic plans that meet national criteria. This month's COAG meeting agreed that all states and territories would by 2012 have capital city strategic plans that meet national criteria. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/99.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/99.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/99.aspx Employment creation the key to managing Queensland’s population growth http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/11/26/98.aspx 2009-11-26T00:01:0010:30:00 The good news is that the Property Council's message on the issue of population growth management for Queensland has finally been heard. The good news is that the Property Council's message on the issue of population growth management for Queensland has finally been heard. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/98.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/98.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/98.aspx Rudd plan good news for capital http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/11/16/97.aspx 2009-11-16T00:01:0010:30:00 The Prime Minister's focus on infrastructure investment supporting Australia's future growth provides a golden opportunity for Canberra. The Prime Minister's focus on infrastructure investment supporting Australia's future growth provides a golden opportunity for Canberra. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/97.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/97.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/97.aspx Re-wire and re-boot REIT rules http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/11/02/95.aspx 2009-11-02T00:01:0010:30:00 The World Economic Forum recently awarded Australia’s financial systems and capital markets their number two ranking. The World Economic Forum recently awarded Australia’s financial systems and capital markets their number two ranking. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/95.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/95.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/95.aspx Time to leave a legacy http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/10/29/96.aspx 2009-10-29T00:01:0010:30:00 Canberra needs a holistic and long-term strategic infrastructure plan to sustain future population increases. Canberra needs a holistic and long-term strategic infrastructure plan to sustain future population increases. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/96.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/96.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/96.aspx Adelaide 2036: Have your say! http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/10/27/94.aspx 2009-10-27T00:01:0010:30:00 Have your say on how you think Adelaide should look in the year 2036. Have your say on how you think Adelaide should look in the year 2036. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/94.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/94.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/94.aspx Not a second to lose http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/10/01/93.aspx 2009-10-01T00:01:0009:30:00 This month we will connect Australia's national competition policy approach to the basic needs of property businesses. This month we will connect Australia's national competition policy approach to the basic needs of property businesses. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/93.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/93.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/93.aspx We can lead in planning population http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/09/24/92.aspx 2009-09-24T00:01:0009:30:00 The ACT is in a wonderful position to set the pace for the rest of the nation as Australia's population grows. The ACT is in a wonderful position to set the pace for the rest of the nation as Australia's population grows. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/92.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/92.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/92.aspx Land tax bills hitting Queensland when it’s down http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/09/10/91.aspx 2009-09-10T00:01:0009:30:00 The thud of 2009 land tax bills hitting letterboxes is now reverberating across the Queensland economy. The thud of 2009 land tax bills hitting letterboxes is now reverberating across the Queensland economy. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/91.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/91.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/91.aspx Olympian planning challenge http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/09/04/89.aspx 2009-09-04T00:01:0009:30:00 The Property Council has renewed its call to reform Australia’s strategic planning and development control systems. The Property Council has renewed its call to reform Australia’s strategic planning and development control systems. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/89.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/89.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/89.aspx It's time to take a stand against land tax http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/09/03/90.aspx 2009-09-03T00:01:0009:30:00 Increases in Tasmanian land tax over the past decade adds to the costs of doing business at a time when the state can least afford it. Increases in Tasmanian land tax over the past decade adds to the costs of doing business at a time when the state can least afford it. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/90.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/90.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/90.aspx Where green’s all the go http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/08/28/88.aspx 2009-08-28T00:01:0009:30:00 The second annual "Switch to Green" expo to be held in Canberra will offer practical sessions and demonstrations on everything "green". The second annual "Switch to Green" expo to be held in Canberra will offer practical sessions and demonstrations on everything "green". http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/88.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/88.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/88.aspx Securing future finance flow http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/08/03/86.aspx 2009-08-03T00:01:0009:30:00 “Show me the money” is a familiar refrain around property industry boardrooms. “Show me the money” is a familiar refrain around property industry boardrooms. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/86.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/86.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/86.aspx Don’t rush to reduce choices http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/07/31/87.aspx 2009-07-31T00:01:0009:30:00 Coping with an increasing population means providing extra housing and infrastructure as well as tackling the problem of getting people to-and-from their homes, jobs and schools. Coping with an increasing population means providing extra housing and infrastructure as well as tackling the problem of getting people to-and-from their homes, jobs and schools. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/87.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/87.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/87.aspx Time for the vision http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/07/20/85.aspx 2009-07-20T00:01:0009:30:00 It’s high time steps are taken to ensure Australia’s capital is never again seen as a “cemetery with lights” or the “ruin of a good sheep station”. It’s high time steps are taken to ensure Australia’s capital is never again seen as a “cemetery with lights” or the “ruin of a good sheep station”. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/85.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/85.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/85.aspx 30 year plan gives certainty to SA http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/07/07/84.aspx 2009-07-07T09:26:4409:30:00 The South Australian Government has released its 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. The South Australian Government has released its 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/84.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/84.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/84.aspx Responsible reporting http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/30/83.aspx 2009-06-30T00:01:0009:30:00 Australian property professionals now have their own manual for reporting on corporate responsibility performance. Australian property professionals now have their own manual for reporting on corporate responsibility performance. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/83.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/83.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/83.aspx Opposition to planning reform will halt development http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/11/82.aspx 2009-06-11T09:31:1409:30:00 The Victorian government is under attack from community groups, councillors and NIMBY’s rallying against proposed planning reform. The Victorian government is under attack from community groups, councillors and NIMBY’s rallying against proposed planning reform. Unit life gets complex http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/05/81.aspx 2009-06-05T00:01:0009:30:00 Compliance with provisions of the amended Unit Titles Amendment Act will be labour intensive and difficult for unit owners, sellers and developers alike. Compliance with provisions of the amended Unit Titles Amendment Act will be labour intensive and difficult for unit owners, sellers and developers alike. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/81.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/81.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/81.aspx Putting a price on value http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/04/58.aspx 2009-06-04T00:01:0009:30:00 The politicians at the April G20 meeting may have heeded Oscar Wilde’s dictum that a cynic is someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. The politicians at the April G20 meeting may have heeded Oscar Wilde’s dictum that a cynic is someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/58.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/58.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/58.aspx Feedback http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/80.aspx 2009-06-01T01:24:0009:30:00 Review content for each page and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for each page and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/80.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/80.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/80.aspx Appendix B: Materiality Summary http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/79.aspx 2009-06-01T01:23:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'Appendix B: Materiality Summary' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'Appendix B: Materiality Summary' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/79.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/79.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/79.aspx Appendix A: GRI Profile Disclosures http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/78.aspx 2009-06-01T01:22:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'Appendix A: GRI Profile Disclosures' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'Appendix A: GRI Profile Disclosures' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/78.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/78.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/78.aspx SOC6: Political Donations http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/77.aspx 2009-06-01T01:21:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'SOC6: Political Donations' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'SOC6: Political Donations' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/77.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/77.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/77.aspx SOC5: Community http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/76.aspx 2009-06-01T01:20:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'SOC5: Community' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'SOC5: Community' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/76.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/76.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/76.aspx SOC4: Human Rights http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/75.aspx 2009-06-01T01:19:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'SOC4: Human Rights' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'SOC4: Human Rights' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/75.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/75.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/75.aspx SOC3: Training and Education http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/74.aspx 2009-06-01T01:18:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'SOC3: Training and Education' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'SOC3: Training and Education' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/74.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/74.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/74.aspx SOC2: Occupational Health and Safety http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/73.aspx 2009-06-01T01:17:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'SOC2: Occupational Health and Safety' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'SOC2: Occupational Health and Safety' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/73.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/73.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/73.aspx SOC1: Employment http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/72.aspx 2009-06-01T01:16:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'SOC1: Employment' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'SOC1: Employment' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/72.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/72.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/72.aspx ENV7: Waste http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/71.aspx 2009-06-01T01:15:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'ENV7: Waste' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'ENV7: Waste' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/71.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/71.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/71.aspx ENV6: Emissions http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/70.aspx 2009-06-01T01:14:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'ENV6: Emissions' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'ENV6: Emissions' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/70.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/70.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/70.aspx ENV5: Biodiversity and Land Use http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/69.aspx 2009-06-01T01:13:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'ENV5: Biodiversity and Land Use' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'ENV5: Biodiversity and Land Use' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/69.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/69.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/69.aspx ENV4: Water http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/68.aspx 2009-06-01T01:12:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'ENV4: Water' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'ENV4: Water' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/68.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/68.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/68.aspx ENV3: Energy http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/67.aspx 2009-06-01T01:11:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'ENV3: Energy' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'ENV3: Energy' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/67.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/67.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/67.aspx ENV2: Materials http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/65.aspx 2009-06-01T01:10:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'ENV2: Materials' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'ENV2: Materials' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/65.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/65.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/65.aspx ENV1: Building Ratings http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/64.aspx 2009-06-01T01:09:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'ENV1: Building Ratings' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'ENV1: Building Ratings' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/64.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/64.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/64.aspx ECO1: Corporate Philanthropy http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/63.aspx 2009-06-01T01:08:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'ECO1: Corporate Philanthropy' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'ECO1: Corporate Philanthropy' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/63.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/63.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/63.aspx Performance Indicators http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/62.aspx 2009-06-01T01:07:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'Performance Indicators' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'Performance Indicators' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/62.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/62.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/62.aspx How to use these Guidelines http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/61.aspx 2009-06-01T01:06:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'How to use these Guidelines' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'How to use these Guidelines' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/61.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/61.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/61.aspx Materiality http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/66.aspx 2009-06-01T01:05:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'Materiality' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'Materiality' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/66.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/66.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/66.aspx International Reporting Standards http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/60.aspx 2009-06-01T01:04:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'International Reporting Standards' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'International Reporting Standards' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/60.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/60.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/60.aspx Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/57.aspx 2009-06-01T01:03:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/57.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/57.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/57.aspx Setting the Scene http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/06/01/59.aspx 2009-06-01T01:02:0009:30:00 Review content for the page 'Setting the Scene' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. Review content for the page 'Setting the Scene' and either post your comment via the blog or send your comments via the link provided below. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/59.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/59.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/59.aspx Concerns of ACT fiscal slide http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/05/26/56.aspx 2009-05-26T13:31:4309:30:00 The recent ACT Budget clearly focused on providing direct economic stimulus, but there are concerns about the Territory's financial position. The recent ACT Budget clearly focused on providing direct economic stimulus, but there are concerns about the Territory's financial position. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/56.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/56.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/56.aspx For the love of Civic http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/05/11/55.aspx 2009-05-11T17:38:1709:30:00 CANBERRA got some welcome news when the ACT Government promised $12 million for upgrades to the mid-city precinct. CANBERRA got some welcome news when the ACT Government promised $12 million for upgrades to the mid-city precinct. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/55.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/55.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/55.aspx Foot to the floor on depreciation http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/05/04/54.aspx 2009-05-04T06:00:0009:30:00 Accelerated depreciation can deliver an economic boost, maximise green dividends and slash red tape, writes Peter Verwer. Accelerated depreciation can deliver an economic boost, maximise green dividends and slash red tape, writes Peter Verwer. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/54.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/54.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/54.aspx Transport plan needs more work http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/04/23/53.aspx 2009-04-23T06:00:0009:30:00 Light rail can be a pleasant and effective mode of transport if it is properly integrated with existing transport modes. Light rail can be a pleasant and effective mode of transport if it is properly integrated with existing transport modes. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/53.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/53.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/53.aspx Countdown to the ACT Budget http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/04/09/52.aspx 2009-04-09T06:00:0009:30:00 THE focus of the upcoming ACT Budget needs to be sharp, clear and responsive to protect the Territory from the current economic downturn. THE focus of the upcoming ACT Budget needs to be sharp, clear and responsive to protect the Territory from the current economic downturn. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/52.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/52.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/52.aspx More planning reform on the way http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/04/08/51.aspx 2009-04-08T12:07:5409:30:00 Perhaps the NSW Government is finally beginning to understand how much the state’s bloated planning system needs to change. Perhaps the NSW Government is finally beginning to understand how much the state’s bloated planning system needs to change. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/51.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/51.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/51.aspx Parliamentary pandemonium http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/04/02/50.aspx 2009-04-02T06:00:0010:30:00 Parliamentary debates that spotlight the commercial property sector are as rare as Midnight Oil reunions. Parliamentary debates that spotlight the commercial property sector are as rare as Midnight Oil reunions. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/50.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/50.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/50.aspx Property sector wants planning certainty http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/23/49.aspx 2009-03-23T09:00:0010:30:00 Assertions that property developers want a free-for all with respect to planning is clearly nonsense. Assertions that property developers want a free-for all with respect to planning is clearly nonsense. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/49.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/49.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/49.aspx Land tax increases and job losses still planned for 2009 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/12/48.aspx 2009-03-12T09:00:0010:30:00 The single issue that has surrounded much of the Queensland election debate to date has been the issue of jobs – or rather Queenslanders losing their jobs. The single issue that has surrounded much of the Queensland election debate to date has been the issue of jobs – or rather Queenslanders losing their jobs. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/48.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/48.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/48.aspx On what planet does higher tax equal affordability? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/11/47.aspx 2009-03-11T06:00:0010:30:00 It seems March is ‘tax thy neighbour’ month, with new proposals for affordable housing levies coming thick and fast. It seems March is ‘tax thy neighbour’ month, with new proposals for affordable housing levies coming thick and fast. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/47.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/47.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/47.aspx Re-use pays dividends in the long run http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/06/46.aspx 2009-03-06T06:00:0010:30:00 Growing office vacancies in Canberra, as major Commonwealth tenants move to A Grade buildings, raises the question of what to do with older B and C buildings? Growing office vacancies in Canberra, as major Commonwealth tenants move to A Grade buildings, raises the question of what to do with older B and C buildings? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/46.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/46.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/46.aspx Close the loopholes but not the door on our economy http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/05/45.aspx 2009-03-05T06:00:0010:30:00 A bill passed by the State Government has the potential to make Victoria the most unaffordable state in Australia to rent a property. A bill passed by the State Government has the potential to make Victoria the most unaffordable state in Australia to rent a property. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/45.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/45.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/45.aspx Ruddbank – The facts http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/03/44.aspx 2009-03-03T06:00:0010:30:00 The Australian property sector faces the mass exodus of foreign banking credit. The consequent risk of a needless fire sale of commercially viable residential and non-residential property assets is clear and quantifiable. The Australian property sector faces the mass exodus of foreign banking credit. The consequent risk of a needless fire sale of commercially viable residential and non-residential property assets is clear and quantifiable. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/44.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/44.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/44.aspx Pre-Budget Submission: Delivering a brighter future for South Australia http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/03/02/43.aspx 2009-03-02T06:00:0010:30:00 While the SA Government has done much to set the State on the path to prosperity, more must be done. While the SA Government has done much to set the State on the path to prosperity, more must be done. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/43.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/43.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/43.aspx Land tax increases: Reason to be VERY fearful … http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/02/19/42.aspx 2009-02-19T11:28:0010:30:00 Despite recent announcements by the Queensland Government, State land tax bills will rise - and rise significantly. Despite recent announcements by the Queensland Government, State land tax bills will rise - and rise significantly. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/42.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/42.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/42.aspx The secret is in the message http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/02/16/41.aspx 2009-02-16T14:27:5610:30:00 Could subliminal messages help the Government to get us all out there to spend, spend, spend? Could subliminal messages help the Government to get us all out there to spend, spend, spend? Smarter, not harder http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/02/12/39.aspx 2009-02-12T08:28:0010:30:00 Australians pay 125 different types of tax, 115 of these raise less than 10 percent of total government tax revenue. Australians pay 125 different types of tax, 115 of these raise less than 10 percent of total government tax revenue. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/39.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/39.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/39.aspx Land Tax relief welcomed – but what about the rest of Queensland? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2009/02/11/40.aspx 2009-02-11T07:00:0010:30:00 Land Tax relief welcomed – but what about the rest of Queensland? Land Tax relief welcomed – but what about the rest of Queensland? http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/40.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/40.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/40.aspx Three R's: Restoring confidence http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/12/11/36.aspx 2008-12-11T01:00:0010:30:00 The Australian economy is slowing from 100 to around 40 kilometres an hour, says Peter Verwer. The Australian economy is slowing from 100 to around 40 kilometres an hour, says Peter Verwer. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/36.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/36.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/36.aspx Sustaining the soul http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/12/08/37.aspx 2008-12-08T01:00:0010:30:00 Tina Tang asks why sustainability isn’t an integral part of the aesthetics of building. Tina Tang asks why sustainability isn’t an integral part of the aesthetics of building. Land tax, the new stamp duty http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/12/03/38.aspx 2008-12-03T01:00:0010:30:00 Land Tax will take the mantle from Stamp Duty as the major revenue earner. Land Tax will take the mantle from Stamp Duty as the major revenue earner. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/38.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/38.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/38.aspx Global architecture begins at home - part 1 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/10/30/35.aspx 2008-10-30T10:23:0010:30:00 It makes perfect sense to perform emergency repairs to a rickety house ... It makes perfect sense to perform emergency repairs to a rickety house ... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/35.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/35.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/35.aspx Thinking locally http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/10/24/34.aspx 2008-10-24T16:14:3210:30:00 Do we take local government elections seriously enough? Do we take local government elections seriously enough? Time to frag planning zombies http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/10/09/32.aspx 2008-10-09T10:23:0010:30:00 There’s more technological smarts in one teenager’s PlayStation than Australia’s entire planning system. There’s more technological smarts in one teenager’s PlayStation than Australia’s entire planning system. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/32.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/32.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/32.aspx What happens in Vegas… http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/10/09/33.aspx 2008-10-09T09:51:0410:30:00 Pondering hotel choice for more reasons than fluffy towels. Pondering hotel choice for more reasons than fluffy towels. Path hogs http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/09/22/30.aspx 2008-09-22T00:01:0009:30:00 Can my fellow Melbournian pathway users – namely lycra-clad cyclists – please share the parks wisely? Can my fellow Melbournian pathway users – namely lycra-clad cyclists – please share the parks wisely? Recovery time http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/09/15/29.aspx 2008-09-15T00:01:0009:30:00 There is good reason to avoid becoming re-infected with affluenza once the economy improves. There is good reason to avoid becoming re-infected with affluenza once the economy improves. Kerplunk economics no plank for action http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/09/05/31.aspx 2008-09-05T06:00:0009:30:00 Let's talk economics. Let's talk economics. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/31.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/31.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/31.aspx Black to basics http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/08/04/28.aspx 2008-08-04T09:36:5409:30:00 Parts of the property industry have been in a darker mood of late. Parts of the property industry have been in a darker mood of late. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/28.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/28.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/28.aspx Networking nirvana http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/08/04/27.aspx 2008-08-04T08:34:5109:30:00 Tina Tang advises on the best techniques when working a conference crowd. Tina Tang advises on the best techniques when working a conference crowd. Keeping it real http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/08/01/26.aspx 2008-08-01T12:39:3209:30:00 Let's take a down-to-earth view of a victory for the Wallabies. Let's take a down-to-earth view of a victory for the Wallabies. Illusionary zoning http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/07/06/25.aspx 2008-07-06T16:48:4109:30:00 Inclusionary zoning is the latest magic pudding response to Australia’s groaning housing affordability crisis. Inclusionary zoning is the latest magic pudding response to Australia’s groaning housing affordability crisis. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/25.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/25.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/25.aspx Bad indigestion http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/07/01/23.aspx 2008-07-01T06:00:0009:30:00 Bob Hawes is finding it difficult to digest the scale of predictions on our economy. Bob Hawes is finding it difficult to digest the scale of predictions on our economy. Let loose the (bull) dogs of war http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/07/01/24.aspx 2008-07-01T06:00:0009:30:00 Is our obsession with all codes of football really just a throwback to a more violent past? Is our obsession with all codes of football really just a throwback to a more violent past? Countdown... http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/06/04/22.aspx 2008-06-04T06:00:0009:30:00 The first Rudd Government Budget sent positive signals to the property sector. The first Rudd Government Budget sent positive signals to the property sector. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/22.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/22.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/22.aspx The art of negotiation http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/06/03/21.aspx 2008-06-03T07:00:0009:30:00 Maureen Jackson tells us how best to resolve the common business brawl and how to avoid one. Maureen Jackson tells us how best to resolve the common business brawl and how to avoid one. Getting Closer http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/06/02/20.aspx 2008-06-02T06:00:0009:30:00 Excitement is rising for Jason Little who is hoping for a bumper Super 14 season. Excitement is rising for Jason Little who is hoping for a bumper Super 14 season. Model Insights in Vogue http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/05/01/14.aspx 2008-05-01T13:00:0009:30:00 Now it’s serious. Supermodels are refusing payment in Greenbacks and mafi a bosses are hedging in Euros. Now it’s serious. Supermodels are refusing payment in Greenbacks and mafi a bosses are hedging in Euros. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/14.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/14.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/14.aspx Be careful what you wish for http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/30/17.aspx 2008-04-30T07:00:0009:30:00 Tina Tang advocates project managers do some door knocking of their own. Tina Tang advocates project managers do some door knocking of their own. Talking ‘bout my generation http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/30/16.aspx 2008-04-30T06:00:0009:30:00 Bob Hawes puts on his psychological goggles and dissects our society’s generational problems. Bob Hawes puts on his psychological goggles and dissects our society’s generational problems. J'Accuse Blues http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/01/8.aspx 2008-04-01T10:00:0010:30:00 By order of the Political Conduct Chamber of the Built Environment Council (PCCBEC), this month’s editorial has been replaced by the following statement. By order of the Political Conduct Chamber of the Built Environment Council (PCCBEC), this month’s editorial has been replaced by the following statement. http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/8.aspx 0 http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/comments/commentRss/8.aspx http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/services/trackbacks/8.aspx Organised chaos http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/01/9.aspx 2008-04-01T09:15:0010:30:00 When Nathan Clark took on a job in China’s property industry, he never imagined the experience would be so chaotic – in a controlled sort of way. When Nathan Clark took on a job in China’s property industry, he never imagined the experience would be so chaotic – in a controlled sort of way. Bledisloe: Breathe it in http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/01/7.aspx 2008-04-01T09:00:0010:30:00 Jason Little is firing up for this year’s rugby. Changes to the structure and rules bring a breath of fresh air. Jason Little is firing up for this year’s rugby. Changes to the structure and rules bring a breath of fresh air. High speed correction http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/04/01/10.aspx 2008-04-01T08:00:0010:30:00 After six months of global financial turmoil, Adrian Harrington reports on the fallout in the UK property market and questions Australia’s ‘safe haven’ status. After six months of global financial turmoil, Adrian Harrington reports on the fallout in the UK property market and questions Australia’s ‘safe haven’ status. Local knowledge http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Blog/archive/2008/02/01/Local-knowledge.aspx 2008-02-01T09:00:0010:30:00 A surfing trip to Bali taught Stephen Evans a valuable lesson about doing business (and having a great time) in foreign lands. A surfing trip to Bali taught Stephen Evans a valuable lesson about doing business (and having a great time) in foreign lands.