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Andrew Brown

Warning for national housing target after approval data

There was a 10.4 per cent increase in the number of dwelling approvals during July. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Stronger-than-expected figures for building approvals have not dispelled concerns national housing targets might not be able to be reached.

Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed a 10.4 per cent increase in the number of dwelling approvals during July; a sharp turn-around from a 6.4 per cent drop in June.

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