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Tag: BASIX

Posted inRating tools

NSW building standards unsuitable to meet future climate conditions

by Duncan Murray 20 May 202120 May 2021
Posted inEnvironment

WATER: How does NSW make sure it doesn’t get so close to Day Zero again?

by Poppy Johnston 15 October 202023 October 2020
houses on street
Posted inSpinifex

The time has come for regulations that drive net zero homes

by Mark Diesendorf, UNSW Sydney 16 September 20207 December 2020
Posted inRating tools

Why NSW’s BASIX tool needs some love  

by Poppy Johnston 20 August 202031 August 2020
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Posted inGovernment/Regulations

Waverley’s new mayor sets a strong sustainability agenda

by Poppy Johnston 28 June 20185 July 2018
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Posted inJobs News

The Department of Planning & Environment: Team Leader- BASIX

by Advertisement 15 December 20179 January 2018
Posted inNews from the Front Desk

News from the front desk: Issue No 328 – Why it’s critical we keep pushing for higher minimum standards

by Julia Grove 2 March 20176 March 2017
Posted inHousing

Water efficiency slipping through the cracks in Victoria

by Cameron Jewell 15 September 201416 September 2014
Posted inGovernment/Regulations

BASIX review – loads of support but usual suspects go on an on

by Cameron Jewell 10 September 201411 September 2014

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