Forecasts warn major national policies face construction workforce and materials concerns Economy & Industry The federal government braces for several pain points that will either prevent major infrastructure works from firing up or blow outs costs.
Premium Insights and analysis Canberra’s ‘beautiful’ design continues to adapt to planning vision November 13, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Lucy Turnbull believes Canberra’s green streets, boulevards, and wide footpaths have adapted well to growing urban density over the years.
Spending cuts for politicians’ pay and consultants to service cost-of-living hikes September 19, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s first Budget delivers a $4 billion improvement over four years; says he inherited a ‘decade of damage’.
Premium Insights and analysis Mookhey’s NSW Budget sells the back-to-normal dream September 19, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry NSW Budget sees property-rebound refreshing coffers for a government intent on restoring equity in services and wages that can make the rent.
NSW puts agencies on Castle Hill growth area school planning case September 18, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Paul Scully has announced that a 5,000 dwelling cap on the rezoned Castle Hill Showground Station precinct has been lifted.
NSW Department of Planning and Environment split to elevate climate and housing August 18, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment Premier Chris Minns said the shift aligned government with community interests and further MOG changes would made after the Budget.
Voice hinges on national mood and values: Can Australia get out of its own way to vote for constitutional recognition? July 12, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Overcoming the ‘us and them’ rhetoric in the Voice referendum debate is possible, according to Linda Burney.
One third of Australians feel like they need to find a second job June 28, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry More Australians are looking for a second job, shows a CPA Australia poll, as more people are squeezed by cost-of-living pressures.
Premium Insights and analysis Guilty parties escaping blame in the great housing debate June 16, 2023 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The states are responsible for social housing, and they’ve badly underfunded it. Only now are some lifting their game, but will it be enough?
Budget 2023: Treasurer’s ‘foundations for the future’ message acknowledges relief can only go so far May 9, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Acknowledging high inflation and rising interest rates are “squeezing families”, Jim Chalmers said the focus is sustainable drivers of growth.
ALGA to work with planning ministers on housing supply and affordability as government starts reform work May 1, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry Australia’s planning ministers will collaborate on housing with the Australian Local Government Association over the next six months.
Premium Interviews An airline goes into administration and the postal service is upended by a pandemic. What next? February 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Finance dep sec Andrew Jaggers quietly moved mountains so that other public servants could respond to the COVID crisis in Australia.
Stamp duty isn’t going anywhere until we can agree on the tax to replace it January 17, 2023 By Joey Moloney and Brendan Coates Economy & Industry NSW is stuck in a quagmire in which stamp duty is here to stay. But the ACT shows it can be done, in a palatable robbing of Peter to pay Paul.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need November 15, 2022 By Kathrin Glösel Community & Social Finland’s ‘Housing First’ concept has seen a sharp fall in homelessness and 4 out of 5 people affected by it return to a stable life.
Beating the urban heat will take careful thinking July 24, 2022 By Sara Phillips Community & Social Cities will be the hottest place to be as the world heats up. Beating the heat in the urban jungle doesn’t need to be high-tech. It will take some planning.
