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NSW Labor not going far enough to eliminate corruption perception

Jodie McKay has not gone far enough. All additional income should be banned.…

Government Unlocks Development levies from Council coffers to deliver much needed infrastructure

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest today welcomed the announcement of changes to planning…

ABS confirms (again) NSW planning system is the handbrake on economic recovery

Figures released by the ABS today confirm the NSW planning system continues to…

Penrith Council’s plans to impose a massive new tax on jobs must be stopped

Under the cover of grand final weekend, Penrith Council has snuck onto its…

Boost migration & encourage foreign investment

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive Tom Forrest has welcomed the calls from Meriton Founder…

Corruption does not discriminate between industries or professions – All fees for politicians should be banned – in all areas

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today called on the NSW Parliament to ban…

A change in the guard at Urban Taskforce

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today thanked Peter Daly for his leadership…

Budget: Opposition response sensible – but silent on immigration

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive Tom Forrest said today that the Budget Reply speech…

Budget: good for jobs, good for Australia, but much more to be done

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive Tom Forrest this evening said builders and developers across…

Expansion of First Home Loan Deposit Scheme will save jobs and boost the economy

Urban Taskforce welcomes the announcement by the Federal Treasurer to expand the First…

NSW Planning System going backwards – fast

The NSW planning system is dragging down the economic performance of the entire…

Free facemasks would restore confidence to public transport usage

The NSW Government has done a good job to manage the threat of…
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