A commitment to consultation on initiatives to address population growth will be critical to successfully planning the future of communities in the Perth and Peel regions. The Directions 2031 framework released yesterday by Planning Minister John Day sets out the strategic approach to be taken in future development of the two regions, with populations across […]
1 September, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Queensland’s local government body has welcomed the creation of a better working relationship with the State Government. More than 600 local government delegates have gathered in Mackay for the annual conference of the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). LGAQ president Paul Bell credited Premier Anna Bligh and Local Government Minister Desley […]
31 August, 2010
A new study commissioned by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) had shown the urgency for federal and state governments to rethink their strategies for the south-east Queensland housing market. Releasing a study into an Analysis of the Determinants of SEQ Housing Prices undertaken by the AEC group, the University of Queensland and RP […]
23 August, 2010
By Rob O'Brien Initiatives including more local government support to help older Australians living in rural and remote communities will form part of a 10-year plan to address the state’s ageing population, the State Government has announced. Releasing the Brumby Government’s plan Ageing in Victoria: A plan for an age-friendly society 2010-2020, Minister for Senior Victorians Lisa […]
19 August, 2010
A growth summit hosted by the Queensland Government has been nominated for a major international award. The Queensland Growth Management Summit, held in March this year, has been nominated for the 2011 Reinhard Mohn Prize for Revitalizing Democracy through Participation, to be awarded by the German-based foundation Bertelsmann Stiftung. The event brought together more than […]
18 August, 2010
Both sides of politics need to better explain their plans for managing issues associated with population growth before polling day, the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has said. LGAQ president, Cr Paul Bell, said little had been said about population growth since the start of the election campaign. “The public deserves to get the […]
16 August, 2010
By Angela Dorizas As federal politicians continue to debate the way Australia ought to look in the future, local government in South Australia is on the front foot of planning for population growth. Representatives from local government, the SA Governnent and the development industry have embarked on a two-day study tour across greater Adelaide to […]
6 August, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Queensland councils have joined with Prime Minister Julia Gillard in reconsidering Australia’s population growth. Ms Gillard has revealed that she does not believe in a “big Australia”, signalling a shift in policy on population growth. “Australia should not hurtle down the track towards a big population,” Ms Gillard said. “I don't support the idea […]
28 June, 2010
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 report on the need for a Queensland population policy to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). Professor McDonald warned that population growth could not […]
1 June, 2010
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 that the NSW Government must employ on average 4700 extra public service workers each year over the next 20 years to keep up with demand […]
1 June, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Australia must invest in foreign aid and trade if it is to manage population growth and future security threats, the head of World Vision has said. In an interview with Government News, World Vision chief executive Tim Costello said he welcomed an increase in foreign aid in the 2010-11 Budget, but called for much greater […]
19 May, 2010
By Margaret Meagher Ageing populations, economic drivers and the growing incidence of chronic diseases such as obesity and mental illness all translate into work-related stress and adverse conditions in the workplace. This has led to the growth in staff wellness programs in a range of organisations to counteract low productivity, absenteeism, poor morale, excessive staff […]
3 May, 2010
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 year. It also houses one in every four Australians – while western Sydney houses one in 10 – and its population is still growing. It […]
3 May, 2010
More than two thirds of Australian voters are against population growth according to new data from the 2009-2010 Australian Survey of Social Attitudes. The data, analysed by Swinburne University researcher Associate Professor Katharine Betts, was published in the journal People and Place. The survey showed that 69 per cent of voters believe Australia does not […]
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