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Large infrastructure projects in Sydney and Melbourne could help the two cities' housing affordability problems, minister Fletcher says.
Michael Bleby writes on real estate specialising in construction, infrastructure, architecture. Based in our Melbourne newsroom, Michael has two decades of journalism experience, having worked in the UK, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East.
Large infrastructure projects in Sydney and Melbourne could help the two cities' housing affordability problems, minister Fletcher says.
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