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As part of the federal government's review of Australia's tax system, Treasury released a paper entitled 'Architecture of Australia's tax and transfer system' on August 6, to inform public discussion. The Australia's Future Tax System Review Panel has called for submissions on the tax review from the public, due by October 17. more…

The federal government has invited comments on the idea of an Australian compact: an agreement between the government and the not-for-profit sector to strengthen their working relationship. Comments are due by September 17. more…

On July 24, the federal government announced the first call for applications under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), which aims to increase the supply of affordable rental dwellings by up to 50,000 by 2012. Under the Establishment Phase (which covers from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2010), the first call for applications (Round 1) will close on September 4, and a second call for applications (Round 2) will be issued in October. more…

The NSW Government has announced two incentives to support NRAS projects in the Establishment Phase. more…

Housing NSW has invited applications for funding under the Housing Communities Program 2009-2011 for projects commencing on 1 January 2009. The deadline for applications from eligible organisations is August 22. more…

The NSW Government has released a draft Inner West Subregional Strategy to govern land-use planning in Sydney's Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Leichhardt and Strathfield local government areas. Submissions are due by September 5. more…

The NSW Government has also released the final Central Coast Regional Strategy which covers Gosford City and Wyong Shire local government areas. more…

Housing NSW is operating a tenant fraud amnesty from July 1 to September 30. If Housing NSW tenants notify the department of changes in their circumstances during this period, they will not face prosecution and they will not have to pay back any relevant debt. more…

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2008 was passed by the Parliament on June 18. more…

The federal government invited responses to a green paper on homelessness, and a white paper is due to be released in September. more…

The NSW Government sought comment on a NSW Housing Code which changes the development approval system for housing and related residential developments. more…

Housing NSW has increased the amount of money available for loans to struggling homebuyers under the mortgage assistance scheme. more…

The Housing Act 2001 (NSW) was amended on 24 October 2007 to establish a new registration system for community housing providers. more…

Updated 20-Aug-2008