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The Australian has learned ICAC sought documents concerning Bathla Group and interviewed a number of people. Bathla Group says it is not aware of any investigation.
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Good afternoon,

New South Wales’ powerful anti-corruption body is running a ruler over dealings by Western Sydney property developer Bathla Group.

Old office towers could become the sunshine state’s secret weapon to beating an accommodation crunch ahead of the 2032 Olympics, significantly slashing construction costs.

Australia’s housing shortage could fix itself by the mid-2030s as a tidal wave of Baby Boomer deaths begins releasing family homes to the next generation, writes Bernard Salt.

Let me know what you think - wilmotb@theaustralian.com.au

Ben Wilmot
Commercial Property Editor
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