BUSINESS conditions rose for the fourth straight quarter in the three months to March, reaching their highest level since late 2007. The actual composite index of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)-Westpac survey of industrial trends rose 6.3 points to 56.7 in the March quarter. The index is above the average for the decade of 52.0 for the first time since mid-2008. Westpac senior economist Anthony Thompson said "It's pointing to a strong acceleration through this year."
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The gnarly problem: the lack of new ageing accommodation infrastructure over 20 years has hit the Baby Boomer demand bubble. Bad outcomes for old people are accelerating. Planning approval hurdles are cited as the root cause. Delay and bureaucratic...