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Sydney’s Rising Housing Prices – a measure of supply policy failure

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has today released new data showing that housing…
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Housing Design Survey misses the key point – the impact on price!

Urban Taskforce today questioned the purpose of a new survey which purports to…
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Kiersten Fishburn – the right person for the job

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the appointment of Kiersten Fishburn to…
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New Home Buyers being hit with unfair infrastructure contributions

Urban Taskforce today welcomed research released by the National Housing and Finance Investment…
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Aerotropolis Community Commissioner finds landowner confusion over who is in charge

The Independent Community Commissioner Professor Roberta Ryan has released her report on the…
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Construction industry re-opening a model for all workplaces

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest said today that the success of the vaccination…
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Infrastructure Contributions reforms delayed

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest said today that the decision by the NSW…
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Changes to construction industry rules offer a hope for jobs, the economy and for vaccine uptake

Urban Taskforce today congratulates the NSW Government on its decision to open up…
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ABS Housing Approvals data spells out why housing prices are going through the roof

ABS has today released the June data for housing approvals which shows that…
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Housing SEPP – Scrap it and start again

The proposed new Housing State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) was officially released by…
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Construction Industry re-start is a good start

The re-opening of construction sites across Greater Sydney is an important first step…
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Construction Industry calls for urgent re-introduction of JobKeeper

Urban Taskforce, on behalf of its property and construction industry members,  backs the…
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Urban Taskforce welcomes moves to re-open construction industry

Some good news for the property construction industry – urgent meetings with the…
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Urban Taskforce welcomes Government’s fast tracked rezoning for 16,000 new homes in South-West Sydney

Urban Taskforce welcomes Minister Stokes’ announcement on the rezoning of land for 16,000…
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Construction industry Closedown was based on politics and must be reversed

Urban Taskforce today called on the Berejiklian Government to urgently reassess the closedown…
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“Delta lockdown” gives NSW Planning a second chance to get Housing Approvals going

The only good news about the COVID-19 Delta strain sweeping our State is…
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2021 Commonwealth Intergenerational Report states population growth is critical to the GDP

There are some key messages from today’s release of the 2021 Commonwealth Intergenerational…
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State Budget commits to infrastructure contributions reforms

Urban Taskforce welcomes the commitment by the Treasurer and Minister for Planning today…
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State Budget fails to tackle the BBQ-stopper subject: Housing Affordability

The release of the State Budget today has confirmed the Government’s successful stewardship…
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The State Budget must address Housing Supply and Housing Prices

Urban Taskforce calls on the NSW Treasurer to use tomorrow’s State Budget to…
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The Urban Renewal of Sydney is at risk due to Heritage listing decision

The NSW Government’s decision to accept the Independent Planning Commission’s (IPC) recommendation to…
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NSW Productivity Commission White Paper includes a brave and honest assessment of the NSW Planning System

Urban Taskforce welcomes the NSW Productivity Commission White Paper and congratulates Peter Achterstraat…
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NSW Planning Minister sent a clear message from the PM

“The best antidote for rising house prices is supply”, Prime Minister Scott Morrison…
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New tax to push up the price of new housing in City of Sydney

The City of Sydney’s Affordable Housing Program, endorsed by the Minister for Planning,…
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Urban Taskforce Australia welcomes expansionary budget – but warns of risks of a housing price spike in NSW

The Commonwealth’s expansionary budget is the right approach for the times. The Commonwealth…
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Minister Stokes steps back from blanket cuts to construction hours on weekends

The NSW Minister for Planning has today advised the Urban Taskforce that the…
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NSW Government sudden cuts to construction hours – a blow to property industry, housing prices and jobs

The NSW Government has today announced that the extension to construction hours announced…
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Property Development & Construction Industry welcomes Minister Sukkar holding States to account for rising home price crisis

“Urban Taskforce strongly supports the criticism of the NSW Planning System and its…
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COMMSEC Report a wake-up call for NSW

The NSW economy is lagging. NSW is ranked 7th by CommSec (only the…
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There is still time to save Chatswood’s CBD – but will Willoughby Council listen?

Chatswood has gone from being the new CBD location of choice for new…
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Migration Matters – Immigration and the Australian Economy

A new research paper titled “Migration Matters – Immigration and the economy” -…
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NSW Treasury’s Chief Economist calls for changes in CBD planning

Urban Taskforce welcomes today’s intervention from the Chief Economist of the NSW Treasury,…
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NSW Government moves to streamline planning approvals for critical employment centres

Urban Taskforce welcomes the announcement today by the Minister for Planning, Hon Rob…
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Wagga Wagga celebrates growth while Sydney Councils are dominated by NIMBYs

Wagga Wagga's local media has recently celebrated home approvals in the area rising…
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Federal Productivity Commission calls for Planning Reform

Urban Taskforce welcomes the release of the Federal Productivity Commission paper titled: Plan…
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NSW Government puts the economy first

Urban Taskforce welcomes today’s announcement that the Government will adopt all 29 of…
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Ryde Civic Centre saved by Interim Heritage Protection Order

Urban Taskforce welcomes the decision of the Chair of the NSW Heritage Council,…
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SOS – Ryde Civic Centre is about to be demolished !

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, has slammed the hypocrisy of Ryde Council…
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Waterloo redevelopment – worrying signs from State Government

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, said today that the State Government is…
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New Build to Rent policy changes show the way for Planning Reform

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, said today that the new state planning…
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NSW Parliament must extend COVID provisions

Urban Taskforce calls on all political Parties to come together to support the…
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Minister Stokes lights a fire under Council planners

The NSW Minister for Planning has released an analysis of housing demand and…
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Minister Stokes supports a bright future for Camellia

The NSW Minister for Planning and his Department (DPIE) has today rejected the…
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Western Harbour Crossing is the missing link and must be built asap

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest said today that the Western Harbour Tunnel, linking…
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Homebuilder – a testament to the job creation power of the property construction sector – lessons for NSW

The Commonwealth, Ministers Frydenberg and Sukkar, deserve great credit for their Homebuilder initiative.…
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Parramatta Road – a new year and more plans: but nothing has changed

Responding to the Government’s announcement today of new funding for public art, open…
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Government’s draft Bill to reform council rating system – a mixed bag

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today acknowledged the NSW Government’s progress in implementing…
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Politicians must “chew gum” AND “skip rope”

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive Tom Forrest has welcomed the National Housing Finance and…
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There’s been enough talking – it’s time for Action

NSW Productivity Commission releases its Report into Infrastructure Contributions Urban Taskforce today welcomed…
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Good news!! ABS Housing Approval stats show welcome signs of recovery in NSW

Figures released by the ABS today show a significant “end of COVID-bounce” in…
Read More
Sydney’s Rising Housing Prices – a measure of supply policy failure
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has today released new data showing...
Read More
Housing Design Survey misses the key point – the impact on price!
Urban Taskforce today questioned the purpose of a new survey which purports...
Read More
Kiersten Fishburn – the right person for the job
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the appointment of Kiersten...
Read More
New Home Buyers being hit with unfair infrastructure contributions
Urban Taskforce today welcomed research released by the National Housing...
Read More
Aerotropolis Community Commissioner finds landowner confusion over who is in charge
The Independent Community Commissioner Professor Roberta Ryan has released...
Read More
Construction industry re-opening a model for all workplaces
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest said today that the success of the vaccination...
Read More
Infrastructure Contributions reforms delayed
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest said today that the decision by the NSW...
Read More
Changes to construction industry rules offer a hope for jobs, the economy and for vaccine uptake
Urban Taskforce today congratulates the NSW Government on its decision...
Read More
ABS Housing Approvals data spells out why housing prices are going through the roof
ABS has today released the June data for housing approvals which shows...
Read More
Housing SEPP – Scrap it and start again
The proposed new Housing State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) was...
Read More
Construction Industry re-start is a good start
The re-opening of construction sites across Greater Sydney is an important...
Read More
Construction Industry calls for urgent re-introduction of JobKeeper
Urban Taskforce, on behalf of its property and construction industry members,...
Read More
Urban Taskforce welcomes moves to re-open construction industry
Some good news for the property construction industry – urgent meetings...
Read More
Urban Taskforce welcomes Government’s fast tracked rezoning for 16,000 new homes in South-West Sydney
Urban Taskforce welcomes Minister Stokes’ announcement on the rezoning...
Read More
Construction industry Closedown was based on politics and must be reversed
Urban Taskforce today called on the Berejiklian Government to urgently...
Read More
“Delta lockdown” gives NSW Planning a second chance to get Housing Approvals going
The only good news about the COVID-19 Delta strain sweeping our State is...
Read More
2021 Commonwealth Intergenerational Report states population growth is critical to the GDP
There are some key messages from today’s release of the 2021 Commonwealth...
Read More
State Budget commits to infrastructure contributions reforms
Urban Taskforce welcomes the commitment by the Treasurer and Minister for...
Read More
State Budget fails to tackle the BBQ-stopper subject: Housing Affordability
The release of the State Budget today has confirmed the Government’s successful...
Read More
The State Budget must address Housing Supply and Housing Prices
Urban Taskforce calls on the NSW Treasurer to use tomorrow’s State Budget...
Read More
The Urban Renewal of Sydney is at risk due to Heritage listing decision
The NSW Government’s decision to accept the Independent Planning Commission’s...
Read More
NSW Productivity Commission White Paper includes a brave and honest assessment of the NSW Planning System
Urban Taskforce welcomes the NSW Productivity Commission White Paper and...
Read More
NSW Planning Minister sent a clear message from the PM
“The best antidote for rising house prices is supply”, Prime Minister Scott...
Read More
New tax to push up the price of new housing in City of Sydney
The City of Sydney’s Affordable Housing Program, endorsed by the Minister...
Read More
Urban Taskforce Australia welcomes expansionary budget – but warns of risks of a housing price spike in NSW
The Commonwealth’s expansionary budget is the right approach for the times. The...
Read More
Minister Stokes steps back from blanket cuts to construction hours on weekends
The NSW Minister for Planning has today advised the Urban Taskforce that...
Read More
NSW Government sudden cuts to construction hours - a blow to property industry, housing prices and jobs
The NSW Government has today announced that the extension to construction...
Read More
Property Development & Construction Industry welcomes Minister Sukkar holding States to account for rising home price crisis
“Urban Taskforce strongly supports the criticism of the NSW Planning System...
Read More
COMMSEC Report a wake-up call for NSW
The NSW economy is lagging. NSW is ranked 7th by CommSec (only the Northern...
Read More
There is still time to save Chatswood’s CBD – but will Willoughby Council listen?
Chatswood has gone from being the new CBD location of choice for new office...
Read More
Migration Matters - Immigration and the Australian Economy
A new research paper titled “Migration Matters – Immigration and the economy”...
Read More
NSW Treasury’s Chief Economist calls for changes in CBD planning
Urban Taskforce welcomes today’s intervention from the Chief Economist...
Read More
NSW Government moves to streamline planning approvals for critical employment centres
Urban Taskforce welcomes the announcement today by the Minister for Planning,...
Read More
Wagga Wagga celebrates growth while Sydney Councils are dominated by NIMBYs
Wagga Wagga’s local media has recently celebrated home approvals...
Read More
Federal Productivity Commission calls for Planning Reform
Urban Taskforce welcomes the release of the Federal Productivity Commission...
Read More
NSW Government puts the economy first
Urban Taskforce welcomes today’s announcement that the Government will...
Read More
Ryde Civic Centre saved by Interim Heritage Protection Order
Urban Taskforce welcomes the decision of the Chair of the NSW Heritage...
Read More
SOS - Ryde Civic Centre is about to be demolished !
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, has slammed the hypocrisy...
Read More
Waterloo redevelopment – worrying signs from State Government
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, said today that the State...
Read More
New Build to Rent policy changes show the way for Planning Reform
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, said today that the new state...
Read More
NSW Parliament must extend COVID provisions
Urban Taskforce calls on all political Parties to come together to support...
Read More
Minister Stokes lights a fire under Council planners
The NSW Minister for Planning has released an analysis of housing demand...
Read More
Minister Stokes supports a bright future for Camellia
The NSW Minister for Planning and his Department (DPIE) has today rejected...
Read More
Western Harbour Crossing is the missing link and must be built asap
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest said today that the Western Harbour Tunnel,...
Read More
Homebuilder – a testament to the job creation power of the property construction sector – lessons for NSW
The Commonwealth, Ministers Frydenberg and Sukkar, deserve great credit...
Read More
Parramatta Road – a new year and more plans: but nothing has changed
Responding to the Government’s announcement today of new funding for public...
Read More
Government’s draft Bill to reform council rating system - a mixed bag
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today acknowledged the NSW Government’s...
Read More
Politicians must “chew gum” AND “skip rope”
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive Tom Forrest has welcomed the National Housing...
Read More
There’s been enough talking – it’s time for Action
NSW Productivity Commission releases its Report into Infrastructure Contributions Urban...
Read More
Good news!! ABS Housing Approval stats show welcome signs of recovery in NSW
Figures released by the ABS today show a significant “end of COVID-bounce”...
Read More

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