orewor western australian housing industry projections october 2000 2 foreword the forecasting group report is pleased to publish its first on prospects for residential sector in australia over next two financial years this of what planned be a twice yearly publication an independent joint and government body established 27 april response widespread concerns raised by following commonwealth s disbanding indicative planning council ipc 1997 hifg secretariat provided office policy addresses major sectors with particular attention given dwelling commencement forecasts which are regarded many as most important aspect initial provides state level data supported overview regional building activity during 1999 separate perth wa will included subsequent reports uncertainties facing caused introduction gst it has been