In response to concerns about lack of confidence that building certifiers are adequately qualified for the tasks with which they are entrusted, or that they can be relied upon to act in the interests of consumers when they are selected and paid by builders or sellers’ agents, the government…
The ISCCC has written to the Chief Minister seeking more parking inspectors to deal with the Federal Government’s intention to introduce paid parking in the Parliamentary Zone. More…
From Canberra Times December 24 2013 Canberra’s construction industry has operated for at least a decade without architects in key areas such as multi-unit residential projects. An ACT government-issued discussion paper on the problem warns the territory risks becoming a ”lowest common denominator” jurisdiction, attracting design practitioners looking to dodge…
From Canberra Times 2 February 2013 The ACT government is being forced to rethink its development plans for the historic Yarralumla brickworks after more heritage protection was confirmed this week for the site. Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/yarralumla-development-plans-hit-a-brick-wall-20130201-2dqma.html#ixzz2LJebD0Dd
The new ACT Government must move quickly to implement key promises made during the Assembly elections, according to the Inner South Canberra Community Council (ISCCC).
A Legislative Assembly committee will review the ACT Self-Government Act, which could pave the way for changes to the size and make-up of the Assembly. The act was passed in 1988 and determines the whole governance structure for the Territory. It covers the size of the Assembly and the number…
