Brumby Acts on Jobs and Homeless
Source: Victoria. Premier. Media Release
"The Premier, John Brumby, announced the Victorian Government would introduce new planning reforms to fast-track key building projects and create more jobs to help Victoria through the global financial crisis. Marking the beginning of works on the $57 million Elizabeth Street Common Ground public housing project – which will provide 145 construction jobs and 160 units for disadvantage people when built – Mr Brumby said it was vital for the Government to do everything possible to create more jobs for Victorians. Key reforms to speed up investment and jobs will centre on the State Government undertaking a rolling audit of pending projects and identifying significant projects that will deliver economic and employment benefits while meeting the Government’s planning policy objectives."