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Tag: ACT

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Posted inBusiness

ACT – a renewable energy trailblazer and among global leaders

by Wendy Frew 19 September 201923 September 2019
land rent
Posted inHousing

Introducing land rent, the ACT’s excellent idea for making houses cheaper

by Cameron Murray, The University of Queensland 4 September 20185 September 2018
Joel Dignam, Better Renting
Posted inHousing

ACT’s disclosure scheme reveals appalling residential housing quality

by Willow Aliento 12 April 201819 April 2018
Reposit Power battery
Posted inBriefs, Government

Canberra beats Tesla to the battery punch

by Julia Grove 30 November 201730 November 2017
Canberra climate award
Posted inGovernment/Regulations

ACT budget surges ahead on sustainability in its latest budget

by Willow Aliento 13 June 201713 June 2017
Posted inJobs News

ACT announces chief engineer to oversee infrastructure projects

by Julia Grove 6 June 2017
Posted inNews from the Front Desk

News from the front desk: Issue No 313 – On a correction we’re delighted to bring you

by Tina Perinotto 14 October 201614 October 2016

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