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Construction Kingston Place

Potential Collapse at Kingston Place

#Construction #KingstonPlace #Collapse #HeiseSays The Government has stepped in to mitigate a potential collapse at Kingston Place in Canberra. References Morris Construction refuses to perform emergency work on Kingston Place apartments https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-11/morris-construction-defies-rectification-order-on-kingston-place/11591372?section=business Morris refuses to address Kingston apartment defects, forcing ACT govt to do work https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6431022/morris-refuses-to-fix-kingston-apartment-defects-forcing-act-govt-to-step-in/

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Economy Recession

Consumer Sentiment Plunges

#Business #Recession #Economy #HeiseSays Consumer sentiment hits a four year low. References https://www.westpac.com.au/content/dam/public/wbc/documents/pdf/aw/economics-research/er20191009BullConsumerSentiment.pdf

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Economy Recession

Business Confidence Declines

#Business #Recession #Economy #HeiseSays The latest NAB Business Confidence survey shows another decline in business confidence. References https://business.nab.com.au/nab-monthly-business-survey-september-2019-36962/

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Economy Recession

Media Encouraging Quantitative Easing

#QuantitativeEasing #Recession #Economy #HeiseSays Is the media preparing people for Quantitative Easing? References https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-07/rba-interest-rates-approach-zero-quantitative-easing/11574590?section=business

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Economy

Empty Shelves Signal the Retail Recession

#Retail #Recession #Economy #HeiseSays Empty shelves and failed departments stores signal the growth of the retail recession. For a sector that employed nearly 10% of the Australian workforce, this is a big concern. References Empty shelves as Debenhams’ sole Australian department store prepares for the end https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/empty-shelves-as-debenhams-sole-australian-department-store-prepares-for-the-end/news-story/3d09c7306e83b09b26537b516a0e53f4 Retail Trade http://lmip.gov.au/default.aspx?LMIP/GainInsights/IndustryInformation/RetailTrade

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Construction

Canberra Builder Crack Down

#Canberra #CrackDown #Construction The ACT Government is proposing a new measure to crack down on builders. While some of the measures do sound good, it is much too late for all the buildings built during the last decade. References Canberra builders could face further crackdowns as ACT seeks ‘highest quality buildings in Australia’ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-04/canberra-builders-responsible-for-defects-could-face-fines/11475970?section=business

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Economy Finance

Stockland’s Profits Drop 70%

#Stockland #Profits #SGP Stockland’s profits are down 70% and they are currently halfway through a $1 billion divestment out of the retail sector. A sign that the retail recession is well underway. References STOCKLAND FY19 RESULT – FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE RETURNS http://clients3.weblink.com.au/pdf/SGP/02136031.pdf

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Construction Economy

Apartment Demand Crashes

#Development #Apartments #Australia Developers are admitting that demand for Apartments is waining as buyer become warier following recent defect issues in the media. References Australia’s top developers acknowledge impact on potential buyers after Opal, Mascot Towers apartment defect news https://www.domain.com.au/news/australias-top-developers-acknowledge-impact-on-potential-buyers-after-opal-mascot-towers-apartment-defect-news-869967/

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Political Commentary

The Windsor Hotel Planning Approval

#Melbourne #WindorHotel #Planning Approval Victorian Minister for Planning Mr Richard Wynne has refused to extend the planning approval for the Windsor Hotel development. It appears that the Halim group was unable to secure finance for the $330 million dollar project. A sign of the apartment market perhaps? References https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/planning-minister-calls-time-on-windsor-hotel-redevelopment-saga-20190809-p52fht.html

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Construction Social Justice Socialism

The Socialist Parties Solution to the Construction Industry

#Australia #Development #Construction Let’s critique the Socialist Party of Australia’s response to the decline in construction confidence. The idea of nationalising dodgy developers is really going to socialise the loss. References