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MEDIA RELEASE – Minns establishes accountability for city planning, housing targets and housing supply, 27th June 2023

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MEDIA RELEASE – Minns Government incentivises affordable housing development, 15 June 2023

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Media Release: ABS Data on NSW Housing Approvals flags a red alert for the Minns Government, 8 May 2023

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MEDIA RELEASE – ABS data housing approvals data show NSW has a mountain to climb, 30 May 2023

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MEDIA RELEASE – Urban Taskforce welcomes the return of Kiesten Fishburn to head DPE, 12 May 2023

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MEDIA RELEASE – Federal Budget 2023 – a strong step forward in addressing housing supply, 9 May 2023

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Media Release: Urban Taskforce urges Senate to pass Housing Bill – 4 May 2023

With news that the Albanese Government has secured the support of the two…
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ABS Data on NSW Housing Completions and Commencements shows the size of the task facing the Minns Government, 12 April 2023 – Media Release

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said that ABS data released today showed that…
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ABS data shows planning approvals remain stubbornly low

Urban Taskforce, CEO Tom Forrest issued a media release earlier today - ABS data shows…
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NHFIC Report: a call to action for all levels of Government to turn-around the housing supply crisis

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC’s) State of the Nation Report…
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Urban Taskforce’s 7 Point Plan to immediately boost housing supply – Media Release, 16 March 2023

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today released a seven-point plan to address the…
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Housing Supply Crisis requires all shoulders to the wheel – Sourceable, 16 March 2023

At the centre of the Albanese Government’s National Housing Accord is a commitment…
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Media Release: Two years on, NSW planning system had not delivered a single consent under its much-heralded State Significant Build-to-Rent development reforms – until they saw our GIPA !, 6 March 2023

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today said it was disappointing that it…
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MEDIA RELEASE: The next Premier must address the housing supply crisis as ABS data shows NSW building approvals falling off a cliff

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said that fixing the housing supply crisis…
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Further steps to expand stamp duty reform are a welcome boost – 26 February 2023

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest wrote in his media release "The further plan…
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MEDIA RELEASE – New Infrastructure tax must be spent to support new homes, 8 February 2023

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said that the NSW Government’s secret plan…
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MEDIA RELEASE: Rate rise demands solutions to housing supply and affordability crisis, 7 February 2023

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said that today’s point interest rate increase, the…
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NSW Labor’s plan to deliver more housing around metro stations: “smart and sensible” – Media Release

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the commitment from the NSW Labor’s…
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Strong performance in apartment approvals drives solid NSW housing approvals data – ABS

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the latest ABS data which shows…
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MEDIA RELEASE: Good news for education sector and the economy with Chinese Students returning – but where are they going to live? – 30 January 2023

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said that the directive from the Chinese…
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MORE ABS DATA SHOWING NSW HOUSING COMPLETIONS AND COMMENCEMENTS STUCK IN THE DOLDRUMS – 18 January 2023

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said that ABS data released today showed that…
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Media Release: NSW building approvals lowest in 12 months – systemic issues in NSW planning need urgent fixing

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said that the November building approvals data…
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MEDIA RELEASE: Changes in taxes and regulation demand consultation – 20 December 2022

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today expressed concern over the NSW Treasurer Matt…
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Australia’s population is growing but the housing crisis is scaring people away from NSW – 15 December 2022

Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, expressed great concern over the impact that…
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New State-led rezoning assessment pathway a welcome change to Planning System – MEDIA RELEASE, 7 December 2022

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the NSW government’s announcement of a…
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Chris Minns’ Bradfield Oration lays out a solid platform for the delivery of Housing Supply – 6 December 2022, Media Release

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The world has changed with new housing prices up 20.4% – sadly – NSW planning has not with approvals down – ABS data – MEDIA RELEASE, 30 November 2022

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said two new pieces of critical ABS…
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Perrottet delivers significant property tax reform – 10 November 2022

Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, today congratulated the Premier, Dominic Perrottet for…
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NSW takes bold step to address housing supply crisis – 2 November 2022

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today praised the Perrottet Government’s announcement to take…
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Budget delivers action on the housing supply crisis – Media Release, 25 October 2022

Urban Taskforce Australia CEO Tom Forrest has given the Albanese Government’s first budget…
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Budget: Labor’s first chance in a decade to address housing supply crisis – Media Release, 19 October 2022

Labor went to the election with a solid commitment on improving housing affordability,…
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Spring heralds green shoots on housing supply, 4 October 2022

Urban Taskforce Australia, CEO Tom Forrest today welcomed the latest new home planning…
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NSW population departure numbers show the need for a greater focus on housing supply – 26 September 2022

Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, said today that ABS data released today…
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Walker Chairman and founder, Lang Walker AO, is the 2022 Urban Taskforce Australia Property Person of the Year

The 2022 Property Person of the Year is Lang Walker AO, Executive Chairman…
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GCC Six Cities Plan ignore Housing Crisis we face right now – 8 September 2022

Urban Taskforce Australia CEO Tom Forrest today slammed the latest glossy cliché filled…
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JOBS SUMMIT – ADDITIONAL HOUSING CRITICAL TO INCREASED MIGRATION

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest said "Housing approvals which come from each State’s…
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Housing shortage inspires crazy policy solutions – but the fact is – there is a crisis – 25 August 2022

CEO of Urban Taskforce Australia, Tom Forrest, today labelled the half-baked solutions being…
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Planning regulation and risk is holding back Super-fund investment in housing – 24 August 2022

In a recent media release Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest wrote - Urban…
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ABS data shows NSW Housing Crisis remains as Planning approvals continue to lag

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest said "The data released by the ABS today…
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AMP Capital wins prestigious 2022 Development of the Year Award for their Quay Tower development

AMP Capital wins prestigious 2022 Development of the Year Award for their Quay…
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David Chandler’s resignation as Building Commissioner – a massive loss for NSW

Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, today said the resignation of David Chandler…
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Stamp Duty reform the top tax reform priority

FEDERAL AND STATE TREASURERS MUST WORK TOGETHER ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM Urban Taskforce…
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Court overturns Heritage Listing of the North Sydney MLC Building

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest published a Media release today regarding the recent…
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ABS data shows Housing Crisis to continue as new home Approvals lag

The data released by the ABS today reveals the real problem with housing…
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Albanese Government hits the ground running on Housing

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest said "The Albanese government has hit the ground running and…
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NSW Budget – stamp duty reform very good for first home buyers and even better for apartments

The stamp duty reform announced in the budget will make a significant difference…
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Budget Funds to support housing supply welcome

The Urban Taskforce today welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of $500 million boost…
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NSW Budget is a chance to address the housing supply crisis

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said The Urban Taskforce supports the initiatives already announced…
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Urban Taskforce Congratulates Labor on victory and its new focus on Housing Supply

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said today that the Federal election campaign has…
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Minister for Planning stops plans for more red tape

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Planning…
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MEDIA RELEASE - Minns establishes accountability for city planning, housing targets and housing supply, 27th June 2023
Click Here to read the media release in full
Read More
MEDIA RELEASE - Minns Government incentivises affordable housing development, 15 June 2023
Click here to read the media release in full
Read More
Media Release: ABS Data on NSW Housing Approvals flags a red alert for the Minns Government, 8 May 2023
Click here to read the media release in full.
Read More
MEDIA RELEASE - ABS data housing approvals data show NSW has a mountain to climb, 30 May 2023
Click here to read the media release in full
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MEDIA RELEASE - Urban Taskforce welcomes the return of Kiesten Fishburn to head DPE, 12 May 2023
Click here to read the release in full.
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MEDIA RELEASE - Federal Budget 2023 - a strong step forward in addressing housing supply, 9 May 2023
Click here to read the media release in full.
Read More
Media Release: Urban Taskforce urges Senate to pass Housing Bill - 4 May 2023
With news that the Albanese Government has secured the support of the two...
Read More
ABS Data on NSW Housing Completions and Commencements shows the size of the task facing the Minns Government, 12 April 2023 - Media Release
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said that ABS data released today showed...
Read More
ABS data shows planning approvals remain stubbornly low
Urban Taskforce, CEO Tom Forrest issued a media release earlier today –...
Read More
NHFIC Report: a call to action for all levels of Government to turn-around the housing supply crisis
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC’s) State...
Read More
Urban Taskforce’s 7 Point Plan to immediately boost housing supply - Media Release, 16 March 2023
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today released a seven-point plan to...
Read More
Housing Supply Crisis requires all shoulders to the wheel - Sourceable, 16 March 2023
At the centre of the Albanese Government’s National Housing Accord is a...
Read More
Media Release: Two years on, NSW planning system had not delivered a single consent under its much-heralded State Significant Build-to-Rent development reforms – until they saw our GIPA !, 6 March 2023
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today said it was disappointing...
Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: The next Premier must address the housing supply crisis as ABS data shows NSW building approvals falling off a cliff
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said that fixing the housing supply...
Read More
Further steps to expand stamp duty reform are a welcome boost - 26 February 2023
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest wrote in his media release “The...
Read More
MEDIA RELEASE - New Infrastructure tax must be spent to support new homes, 8 February 2023
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said that the NSW Government’s...
Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Rate rise demands solutions to housing supply and affordability crisis, 7 February 2023
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said that today’s point interest rate...
Read More
NSW Labor’s plan to deliver more housing around metro stations: “smart and sensible” - Media Release
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the commitment from the...
Read More
Strong performance in apartment approvals drives solid NSW housing approvals data - ABS
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the latest ABS data which...
Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Good news for education sector and the economy with Chinese Students returning - but where are they going to live? - 30 January 2023
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said that the directive from the...
Read More
MORE ABS DATA SHOWING NSW HOUSING COMPLETIONS AND COMMENCEMENTS STUCK IN THE DOLDRUMS - 18 January 2023
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said that ABS data released today showed...
Read More
Media Release: NSW building approvals lowest in 12 months – systemic issues in NSW planning need urgent fixing
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said that the November building...
Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Changes in taxes and regulation demand consultation - 20 December 2022
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today expressed concern over the NSW...
Read More
Australia’s population is growing but the housing crisis is scaring people away from NSW - 15 December 2022
Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, expressed great concern over...
Read More
New State-led rezoning assessment pathway a welcome change to Planning System - MEDIA RELEASE, 7 December 2022
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the NSW government’s announcement...
Read More
Chris Minns’ Bradfield Oration lays out a solid platform for the delivery of Housing Supply - 6 December 2022, Media Release
Click here to read the media release in full
Read More
The world has changed with new housing prices up 20.4% – sadly - NSW planning has not with approvals down – ABS data - MEDIA RELEASE, 30 November 2022
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today said two new pieces of critical...
Read More
Perrottet delivers significant property tax reform - 10 November 2022
Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, today congratulated the Premier,...
Read More
NSW takes bold step to address housing supply crisis - 2 November 2022
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today praised the Perrottet Government’s...
Read More
Budget delivers action on the housing supply crisis - Media Release, 25 October 2022
Urban Taskforce Australia CEO Tom Forrest has given the Albanese Government’s...
Read More
Budget: Labor’s first chance in a decade to address housing supply crisis - Media Release, 19 October 2022
Labor went to the election with a solid commitment on improving housing...
Read More
Spring heralds green shoots on housing supply, 4 October 2022
Urban Taskforce Australia, CEO Tom Forrest today welcomed the latest new...
Read More
NSW population departure numbers show the need for a greater focus on housing supply - 26 September 2022
Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, said today that ABS data released...
Read More
Walker Chairman and founder, Lang Walker AO, is the 2022 Urban Taskforce Australia Property Person of the Year
The 2022 Property Person of the Year is Lang Walker AO, Executive Chairman...
Read More
GCC Six Cities Plan ignore Housing Crisis we face right now - 8 September 2022
Urban Taskforce Australia CEO Tom Forrest today slammed the latest glossy...
Read More
JOBS SUMMIT – ADDITIONAL HOUSING CRITICAL TO INCREASED MIGRATION
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest said “Housing approvals which come...
Read More
Housing shortage inspires crazy policy solutions – but the fact is - there is a crisis - 25 August 2022
CEO of Urban Taskforce Australia, Tom Forrest, today labelled the half-baked...
Read More
Planning regulation and risk is holding back Super-fund investment in housing - 24 August 2022
In a recent media release Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest wrote –...
Read More
ABS data shows NSW Housing Crisis remains as Planning approvals continue to lag
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest said “The data released by the ABS...
Read More
AMP Capital wins prestigious 2022 Development of the Year Award for their Quay Tower development
AMP Capital wins prestigious 2022 Development of the Year Award for their...
Read More
David Chandler’s resignation as Building Commissioner - a massive loss for NSW
Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, today said the resignation...
Read More
Stamp Duty reform the top tax reform priority
FEDERAL AND STATE TREASURERS MUST WORK TOGETHER ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM Urban...
Read More
Court overturns Heritage Listing of the North Sydney MLC Building
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest published a Media release today regarding...
Read More
ABS data shows Housing Crisis to continue as new home Approvals lag
The data released by the ABS today reveals the real problem with housing...
Read More
Albanese Government hits the ground running on Housing
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest said “The Albanese government has...
Read More
NSW Budget – stamp duty reform very good for first home buyers and even better for apartments
The stamp duty reform announced in the budget will make a significant difference...
Read More
Budget Funds to support housing supply welcome
The Urban Taskforce today welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of...
Read More
NSW Budget is a chance to address the housing supply crisis
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said The Urban Taskforce supports the...
Read More
Urban Taskforce Congratulates Labor on victory and its new focus on Housing Supply
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said today that the Federal election...
Read More
Minister for Planning stops plans for more red tape
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest welcomed the announcement from the Minister...
Read More

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