NSW to force councils’ hand on residential density

The NSW government will introduce reforms that override council planning powers in low and medium density areas.

28 November, 2023

Taskforce to work with councils on modular social housing

A housing taskforce will work with NSW local councils to identify potential sites for modular social housing.

27 November, 2023

Councils once again at loggerheads with state over planning reforms

In what’s becoming a familiar refrain in other states across Australia, WA councils say they are being sidelined from development approvals.

23 October, 2023

War of words breaks out as councils accused of slowing housing pipeline

NSW councils have rejected suggestions they are contributing to the state’s housing crisis by asking applicants to withdraw DAs.

16 October, 2023

NSW greenlights Council’s request for Airbnb cap

The NSW government has endorsed a cap on Airbnb rentals across parts of Byron Shire following a planning proposal from Council.

27 September, 2023

Victorian planning reforms take power away from councils

Victorian councils are angry about changes to state planning laws that will make it easier for developers to bypass them.

25 September, 2023

MoG changes split NSW DPE

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment will be split into two new entities.

20 August, 2023

Onus on Queensland councils to help solve housing problems

SEQ councils will have to adjust their planning schemes to provide more affordable housing under a draft plan.

2 August, 2023

SEQ’s population is set to boom: how will your LGA be affected?

New figures shed light on how SEQ’s local government areas are expected to grow over the next 23 years.

31 July, 2023

Reliance on consultant linked to $30 million WA housing debacle

WA’s corruption watchdog says a failed government housing project highlights the risks of over-reliance on consultants.

20 July, 2023

Contract awarded for East Perth homelessness project

State, federal and local government are involved in the Common Ground project to deliver housing for Perth’s rough sleepers.

30 June, 2023

Qld identifies 27 parcels of government land for housing

A Queensland audit has uncovered more than 27 hectares of government land for potential housing.

22 May, 2023

New Building regulator to oversee delivery of new homes in NSW

A new body will oversee the NSW building industry as it responds to the housing supply crisis, with departments ordered to deliver surplus land.

17 May, 2023

ALGA buddies back budget pitches

ALGA is teaming with other peak advocacy groups to bolster its case for more cash in the federal budget.

17 March, 2023