April Building Approvals Rise in Parts, Fall in Parts, Generally Steady Overall

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics today released official building approval numbers.

They show the number of dwellings approved nationally fell by 1.3 per cent in April, after rising 8.6 per cent in March (seasonally adjusted).

Victoria held about steady, while New South Wales, Western Australia and Tasmania recorded major drops. By comparison, South Australia and Queensland reported notable rises.

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