Councils dragging housing approvals, says business peak

Local government criticised for sitting on housing decisions.

21 October, 2024

Historic rental reforms before NSW parliament

The changes mean landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants for no reason.

17 October, 2024

Victorian councils sidelined from housing plans, says peak

The state government is rushing ahead with planning reforms without adequate consultation, says the Municipal Association of Victoria.

13 October, 2024

NSW councils encouraged to bid for housing dollars

Regional councils are invited to apply for funding for projects that address the state’s housing crisis.

7 October, 2024

Fund councils to tackle housing crisis, says new ALGA president

Speaking to GN, Matt Burnett said, with funding, councils could help Commonwealth achieve its aims.

2 October, 2024

WA councils can approve longer caravan stays to solve housing shortages

WA councils will be able to approve applications to live in caravans for up to two years.

26 August, 2024

Qld councils release hit list of housing roadblocks

Queensland councils have identified the biggest bottlenecks preventing the development of almost 600,000 sites zoned for new homes.

6 August, 2024

New CEO for Housing Australia

Scott Langford has been appointed as the new CEO of the independent national social and affordable housing authority.

30 July, 2024

NSW sites announced for modular social housing trial

The NSW Government has announced the first sites for a trial of modular social housing.

22 July, 2024

Councils to be ranked on housing league table

The NSW government will rank councils on a league table showing how they are progressing on housing targets.

11 July, 2024

SA govt puts councils on notice over land divisions

Councils risk being stripped of their responsibilities if they don’t speed up land division assessments.

26 June, 2024

Housing analytics lab to provide advice

The new University of NSW-based lab will provide evidence-driven solutions to national housing problems.

25 June, 2024

NSW releases housing targets for 43 councils, eastern LGAs to carry onus

NSW has released carrots and sticks to get 43 councils to build more housing.

29 May, 2024

Planning policies and book bans: NSW councils clash with state

Councils have faced off with the NSW government over planning changes and library policy.

9 May, 2024