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the idea behind Labor's National Rental Affordability Scheme is worth saving

Written by Marcus Luigi Spiller, Associate Professor (Urban Planning) - honorary , University of Melbourne

The Grattan Institute has condemned the National Rental Affordability Scheme as a $1 billion windfall to developers.www.shutterstock.com

Labor’s Rudd-era National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has come under attack just when it might be needed.

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SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

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the idea behind Labor's National Rental Affordability Scheme is worth saving

NEGATIVE GEARING DEBATE SHIFTS FOCUS TO TIMING OF TAX DEDUCTIONS

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world

Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?

Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in fines

Why ‘greenhushing’ signals deeper issues with NZ’s climate risk reporting regime

Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

Why businesses need to apply the rules of child’s play

Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?

Tips for Growing Your Manufacturing Business

Sectorial ATO Tax Debt Disclosures Rise, Overall Business Credit Demand Flattens and High-Risk SME 'Credit Shopping' hits 8-month peak

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers