Victorian government announced that it will better support multicultural communities

After discovering errors in the translation of key health information, the Victorian government announced that it would spend 14.3 million yuan to better support multicultural communities through the new crown crisis. The new grants announced this Thursday afternoon include 6.9 million for organizations that provide specific cultural assistance on-site, 2 million for translation and interpretation…

What should we pay attention to in architectural design and operation under the current situation (5)

After the implementation of major restrictions, the government’s actions are usually an influx of resources, including millions of Australian dollars provided by humanitarian agencies to rebuild houses. The image of victims of destruction and suffering produced deep compassion and generosity, and produced a “donation revolution” to alleviate suffering and help rebuild broken lives. For example,…

Vacancy rate decline in outer suburbs and remote areas

SQM Research, a well-known Australian real estate research organization, released a report saying that due to a large number of white-collar workers working from home, the rental situation of CBD apartments in Australia was dismal in July, while the vacancy rate of the housing rental market in the outer suburbs and remote areas declined. The…

HomeBuilder program time limit extended

Victorians’ appeal to extend the federal government’s $25,000 HomeBuild plan was approved. The preliminary plan of the plan stipulates that applicants should start construction within three months after signing the contract. According to the fourth phase of COVID-19 restrictions, national tax experts have extended the period by six months. Although the extension will not change…

Good news for mortgages

On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 0.25%, but experts urged borrowers to seek cheaper deals. The latest analysis of financial services company Canstar surveyed 1,000 Australians and found that: The average interest rate paid by respondents for their own homes is 3.73%. The average investment loan interest rate paid…

stage 4 lockdown takes effect

Non-essential retail stores are closed, and permits for work and childcare are required. The list of permitted industries was updated again this morning. Moreover, work permits cannot be issued at will. Companies that issue permits to unqualified employees are fined up to $99,123, and individuals face fines up to $19,826. Employees in essential industries such…