Senate Community Affairs Committee ANSWERS TO ESTIMATES QUESTIONS ON NOTICE FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO 2012-13 Budget Estimates Hearings

Outcome Number: 2 Question No: 48
Topic: National Affordable Housing Agreement
Hansard Page: 28/05/2012 - CA101

Senator Ludlam asked:
How much money have residents saved from sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency within the NAHA build?

A new rating tool announced today by the Green Building Council of Australia will help build cleaner, healthier, more liveable cities for all Australians, the Greens said today.

The GBCA's Green Star - Communities rating tool will enable community developments to be assessed against six categories: Liveability; Economic Prosperity; Environment; Design Excellence; Visionary leadership and governance; and Innovation.

Senate Additional Estimates February 2012

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