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Property Council warns planning uncertainty risks housing and jobs 14 Nov 2017 - Victoria The Property Council urges the Victorian Legislative Council to ensure planning certainty for much-needed higher density projects at transport hubs. Energy efficiency regulation for new homes 25 May 2017 - Victoria Victorian Government has announced it will review the energy efficiency regulations for new homes, as part of a $18.8 million package to address the energy performance of commercial and residential properties. Victoria must lock in location for second port 18 May 2017 - Victoria The Property Council applauds Infrastructure Victoria's advice to the Victorian Government that Melbourne's second container port should be in western Victoria ("Bay West"). Treasurer delivers a Give and Tax Budget 2 May 2017 - Victoria The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Victorian Government’s commitment to infrastructure investment and housing affordability, but warns against the Government’s addiction to property tax revenue. Better Apartment Design Standards gazetted 28 Apr 2017 - Victoria State-wide planning requirements for apartments have been incorporated into the Victorian Planning Provisions, following the gazettal of Amendment VC136 earlier this week. Victorian housing affordability package 16 Mar 2017 - Victoria The Victorian Government has announced a raft of housing affordability policy initiatives including stamp duty relief for first home buyers and $1 billion dedicated to a Social Housing Growth Fund.