NSW councils have raised concerns with a proposal announced by the State Government that allows developments in small lots to be approved in 10 days with no consultation. Community feedback…
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Expert panel to review capital city planning
Capital city strategic planning systems will be reviewed by a new expert panel, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced. In an address to the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG)…
Housing ministers create ‘illusion’ of action: ALGA
Sydney is among the worst performers on housing supply and affordability, says National Economics deputy executive director Ian Manning. By Angela Dorizas State and federal housing ministers have created an “illusion”…
Victoria to introduce anti-corruption body
By Angela Dorizas The Victorian Government will establish an anti-corruption commission under sweeping changes to the state’s public sector integrity system. The Government will adopt the Proust Model for public…
Population growth report floats higher taxes
By Angela Dorizas The Queensland Government must consider an increase in taxes to manage future population growth, a new report has found. Population expert, Professor Peter McDonald, has delivered his draft…
NSW public service will not keep pace
By Angela Dorizas The New South Wales Government must increase the public service to meet the challenges of population growth, a new report has found. An independent report by Eureka Economics revealed…
Community input critical in fire affected Victoria
Chair of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, Christine Nixon. By Angela Dorizas Communities affected by the Black Saturday bushfires have demonstrated their resilience and determination to rebuild, according…
Vic Govt invests $8m in promoting to China
The Victorian Government will inject $8 million tinto a new international marketing campaign to ramp up promotion of Melbourne and Victoria’s regions to the rapidly growing China market. Ahead of the…
Gateway upgrade is bridging a great divide
By Katrina Ganin In a remarkable infrastructure feat, Brisbane, one of Australia’s fastest growing cities is set to benefit from an extension to the Gateway Bridge crossing the Brisbane River,…
Sydney transport could constrain Australia’s prosperity
COMMENT By Brendan Lyon Sydney is Australia’s economic engine room. It accounts for nearly a quarter of gross national product, worth more than $281 billion to the national economy each…