Linkedin Facebook Instagram
  • Become a member

Media Releases

Media

SOS – Ryde Civic Centre is about to be demolished !

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, has slammed the hypocrisy of Ryde Council…
Read More

Waterloo redevelopment – worrying signs from State Government

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, said today that the State Government is…
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 planning…
Read More

NSW Parliament must extend COVID provisions

Urban Taskforce calls on all political Parties to come together to support the…
Read More

Minister Stokes lights a fire under Council planners

The NSW Minister for Planning has released an analysis of housing demand and…
Read More

Minister Stokes supports a bright future for Camellia

The NSW Minister for Planning and his Department (DPIE) has today rejected the…
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, linking…
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 for their Homebuilder initiative.…
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 art, open…
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 progress in implementing…
Read More

Politicians must “chew gum” AND “skip rope”

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive Tom Forrest has welcomed the National Housing Finance and…
Read More

There’s been enough talking – it’s time for Action

NSW Productivity Commission releases its Report into Infrastructure Contributions Urban Taskforce today welcomed…
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” in…
Read More

Property Industry Welcomes Homebuilder Extension

After months of pleading with the Morrison Government to extend the timeframes and…
Read More

New Design Review Panel a case of the Nanny State gone too far!

The Government needs to take a step back from its quest to “improve…
Read More

Walker Corporation’s 4 Parramatta Square wins Development of the Year at 2020 Development Excellence Awards

The winner of Urban Taskforce Australia’s Development of the Year 2020 is Walker…
Read More

Excellence on show at the 2020 Development Excellence Awards

In the first major live property industry function in the Covid recovery era,…
Read More

Business Sentiment – NSW Budget good – but it’s time to focus on the development pipeline

The NSW Budget is a clear response to the property construction and development…
Read More

NSW Labor risks irrelevance by relying on cheap shots

The Urban Taskforce is deeply concerned about the increasing propensity for NSW Labor…
Read More

NSW Budget targets much needed improvements to NSW Planning System

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the budget announcements of changes to…
Read More

Urban Taskforce throws support behind calls for the doubling of “green space funding” for Councils

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today backed in Local Government NSW’ call for…
Read More

NSW Labor not going far enough to eliminate corruption perception

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

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…
Read More

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…
Read More

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…
Read More

Boost migration & encourage foreign investment

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

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…
Read More

A change in the guard at Urban Taskforce

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

Budget: Opposition response sensible – but silent on immigration

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

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…
Read More

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…
Read More

NSW Planning System going backwards – fast

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

Free facemasks would restore confidence to public transport usage

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

Koala stoush highlights planning policy with seriously unintended consequences

The conflict within the NSW Coalition over the “Koala Environmental Planning Policy” may…
Read More

Business calls for a streamlined planning approach to simple like for like developments

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today backed-in and expanded on the calls…
Read More

Recession demands leadership to drive the economy: NIMBYs or Economic Growth?

The economic data published yesterday is a wake-up call for the NSW Planning…
Read More

Crows Nest – St Leonards 2036 Plan consigns strip to stagnation

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest slammed the release of the St Leonards…
Read More

NSW Productivity Commission says NSW Planning System is “not delivering for NSW”

Urban Taskforce welcomes today’s release by the NSW Productivity Commission of their Green…
Read More

RBA Research finds planning is the cause of “The Apartment Shortage”

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the research paper released by the…
Read More

Urban Taskforce supports green space funding for Councils

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today warmly welcomed the State Government’s NSW Public…
Read More

Tax Relief for “Build to Rent” will unlock investment dollars for new housing

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, said today that the new approach to…
Read More

Stamp Duty Relief is a ‘win-win’ for first home buyers and jobs

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today congratulated NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and…
Read More

NSW Planning Approvals Drop Off

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today expressed concern that new home approvals…
Read More

Planning Reforms welcome

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement by NSW Premier…
Read More

Deferral of payment of infrastructure levies a big win for jobs in NSW

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today gave fulsome support to the NSW…
Read More

New Planning Delivery Unit – to unblock the NSW planning system

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement by Treasurer Dominic…
Read More

Bond issuance: a fair way to deliver funding for Affordable Housing

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement by Federal Minister…
Read More

NSW Government rejects IPART recommendation to change the Council rating system

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the NSW Government response to the…
Read More

HomeBuilder Package a welcome boost for the construction sector

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the Commonwealth announcement of a $680 million…
Read More

Funding boost for Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport is very welcome

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the joint Commonwealth – NSW State…
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
Property Industry Welcomes Homebuilder Extension
After months of pleading with the Morrison Government to extend the timeframes...
Read More
New Design Review Panel a case of the Nanny State gone too far!
The Government needs to take a step back from its quest to “improve the...
Read More
Walker Corporation’s 4 Parramatta Square wins Development of the Year at 2020 Development Excellence Awards
The winner of Urban Taskforce Australia’s Development of the Year 2020...
Read More
Excellence on show at the 2020 Development Excellence Awards
In the first major live property industry function in the Covid recovery...
Read More
Business Sentiment – NSW Budget good – but it’s time to focus on the development pipeline
The NSW Budget is a clear response to the property construction and development...
Read More
NSW Labor risks irrelevance by relying on cheap shots
The Urban Taskforce is deeply concerned about the increasing propensity...
Read More
NSW Budget targets much needed improvements to NSW Planning System
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the budget announcements...
Read More
Urban Taskforce throws support behind calls for the doubling of “green space funding” for Councils
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today backed in Local Government NSW’...
Read More
NSW Labor not going far enough to eliminate corruption perception
Jodie McKay has not gone far enough. All additional income should be banned. Surely...
Read More
Government Unlocks Development levies from Council coffers to deliver much needed infrastructure
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest today welcomed the announcement of changes...
Read More
ABS confirms (again) NSW planning system is the handbrake on economic recovery
Figures released by the ABS today confirm the NSW planning system continues...
Read More
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...
Read More
Boost migration & encourage foreign investment
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive Tom Forrest has welcomed the calls from...
Read More
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...
Read More
A change in the guard at Urban Taskforce
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today thanked Peter Daly...
Read More
Budget: Opposition response sensible - but silent on immigration
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive Tom Forrest said today that the Budget...
Read More
Budget: good for jobs, good for Australia, but much more to be done
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive Tom Forrest this evening said builders...
Read More
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...
Read More
NSW Planning System going backwards - fast
The NSW planning system is dragging down the economic performance of the...
Read More
Free facemasks would restore confidence to public transport usage
The NSW Government has done a good job to manage the threat of COVID-19...
Read More
Koala stoush highlights planning policy with seriously unintended consequences
The conflict within the NSW Coalition over the “Koala Environmental Planning...
Read More
Business calls for a streamlined planning approach to simple like for like developments
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today backed-in and expanded...
Read More
Recession demands leadership to drive the economy: NIMBYs or Economic Growth?
The economic data published yesterday is a wake-up call for the NSW Planning...
Read More
Crows Nest - St Leonards 2036 Plan consigns strip to stagnation
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest slammed the release of the...
Read More
NSW Productivity Commission says NSW Planning System is “not delivering for NSW”
Urban Taskforce welcomes today’s release by the NSW Productivity Commission...
Read More
RBA Research finds planning is the cause of “The Apartment Shortage”
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the research paper released...
Read More
Urban Taskforce supports green space funding for Councils
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today warmly welcomed the State Government’s...
Read More
Tax Relief for “Build to Rent” will unlock investment dollars for new housing
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, said today that the new approach...
Read More
Stamp Duty Relief is a ‘win-win’ for first home buyers and jobs
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today congratulated NSW Premier...
Read More
NSW Planning Approvals Drop Off
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today expressed concern that...
Read More
Planning Reforms welcome
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement...
Read More
Deferral of payment of infrastructure levies a big win for jobs in NSW
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today gave fulsome support...
Read More
New Planning Delivery Unit - to unblock the NSW planning system
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement...
Read More
Bond issuance: a fair way to deliver funding for Affordable Housing
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement...
Read More
NSW Government rejects IPART recommendation to change the Council rating system
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the NSW Government response...
Read More
HomeBuilder Package a welcome boost for the construction sector
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the Commonwealth announcement...
Read More
Funding boost for Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport is very welcome
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the joint Commonwealth...
Read More

Subscribe to our Newsletter:

Keep up with the Urban Taskforce research, urban policy news and events.