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as the pandemic changes the way people work.
The figures suggest NSW and Victorian approvals are down heavily on last year, although the figures also fell in other states. With the federal budget less than four weeks away, the Morrison government is considering a longer list of projects to support or accelerate. "Trying to accelerate that, by providing upfront seed funding and providing work for the consulting, engineering and design sectors, which are struggling a little bit at the moment, is very important.
Mr Dwyer said the fastest way to boost the economy could be to approve a large number of smaller projects.
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