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Urgent need to stimulate NSW private sector construction work before it is too late

The value of private construction activity has dropped sharply in the first three…
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The sleeper issue that could collapse the commercial property market

In the enthusiasm of Governments around the nation to be pro-active with financial…
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We are on the right path – but could APRA be stunting the COVID recovery?

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today highlighted the negative impact of banks tightening…
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Stamp duty reform on the agenda; New Home approvals on the rise

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the new-found political unity between the…
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Fast-tracked projects are a welcome economic stimulus

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of the…
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NSW needs a simple solution for commercial landlords and tenants

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today called on the NSW Government to develop…
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National action on Planning reform welcomed – but more is needed in NSW

Urban Taskforce CEO today welcomed the announcement made by Hon Alan Tudge MHR,…
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Simple solutions for Renters and for Landlords needed from National Cabinet

Urban Taskforce CEO calls on the National Cabinet to find simple solutions for…
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New Planning Reforms – a great leap forward for jobs & investment

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, strongly welcomed the announcement by the Treasurer, Dominic…
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Property Development industry welcomes extension of operating hours on construction sites

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the decision of the NSW Minister…
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Land Tax system is broken

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, has called for an immediate overhaul of the…
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Urban Taskforce welcomes NSW Government move to progress the redevelopment of the Pyrmont Peninsula – but now is the time for more!

The Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement by the…
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A new era for the Greater Sydney Commission

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today thanked Lucy Turnbull for her leadership of…
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Clear messages from Government – Construction work is exempt from the close-down and will continue

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the clear message delivered by the…
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Urban Taskforce calls for Clear messages from Government with “close-down announcement” imminent

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today called on State and Commonwealth Governments to…
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Supermarket delivery restrictions removed with a new SEPP to apply immediately so trucks can roll 24/7

The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today welcomed the NSW Government decision to…
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Supermarket delivery restrictions must be urgently removed

The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today called on the NSW Government to…
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Property Developers join with Greens – Construction sector must lead economic recovery

The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today Welcomed today’s statement from Adam Bandt…
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Is NSW Sleepwalking into a housing construction recession?

The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today urged the NSW Government to be…
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IPC Reform good news for Planning in NSW

The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today welcomed the release of the Productivity…
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Media Release – NSW Housing Forecast figures are good news – but is this just wishful thinking?

The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today welcomed the NSW Government’s publication of…
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Property Development Industry offers pro-bono support and cash to assist in bushfire and drought recovery

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest today acknowledge the devastating impacts of the Australian…
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NSW Housing Apartment Approvals are up – but overall monthly result is the worst recorded since 2013

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest today welcomed the release by the ABS today…
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GSC Parramatta Plans Shrouded in Secrecy

The entire process for the release of precincts for property development over the…
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Waterloo Metro Quarter Decision Welcome

Chief Executive of the Urban Taskforce, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement by…
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Increased Council Charges to hit Newcastle home buyers

Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today slammed the decision taken by Newcastle…
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Building heights go up – but residents could be forced out of the CBD

The following can be attributed to Tom Forrest, CEO, Urban Taskforce The Urban…
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NSW Planning Reform is welcome but urgency is required now as construction slows down

The Urban Taskforce welcomes the announcement by the NSW Premier and Planning Minister…
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Treasurer Perrottet Drives The NSW Economy With His Trillion-Dollar Blueprint For NSW

The Urban Taskforce today welcomed the Treasurer’s optimistic drive for the NSW economy,…
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Priority Precincts Likely To Slow Down As Council Roles Increase

The announcement by the NSW Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, that a number of…
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New South Wales Housing Approvals Lowest Since 2013

The Australian Bureau of Statistics data on housing approvals for September 2019 indicates…
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Media Release | Tasmania ahead of NSW in economic performance says latest CommSec Report

Tiny Tasmania has moved ahead of NSW in economic performance, according to the…
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Urban Taskforce Supports A Review Of The Independent Planning Commission

The Urban Taskforce supports the recent announcement by the Planning Minister Rob Stokes,…
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NSW Government Achitect Can Help Shape The Urban Environment

The appointment of Abbie Galvin as the NSW Government Architect is a positive…
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NSW Housing Approvals Are At A 7 Year Low As Interest Rates Hit All Time Low

The latest month of July 2019 figures released by the Australian Bureau of…
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CHRIS JOHNSON LEAVING THE URBAN TASKFORCE – TOM FORREST TO TAKE OVER AS CEO

After 8 years as the CEO of the Urban Taskforce Chris Johnson will…
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Home Approvals Slump Driving Slowest Economic Growth Since GFC

The latest figures on Australia’s economic growth are the slowest since the GFC…
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Housing Approvals Collapsing in NSW – Strong Government Action Needed

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data for housing approvals for June 2019…
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Essential For NSW Planning Minister To ‘Clear Decks’ For New Development

Today’s statement by NSW Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, that he is ‘clearing the…
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The Urban Taskforce Meets With Canberra Politicians

The increasing importance of the federal government on urban planning issues has been…
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New South Wales Housing Approvals Falling

The June year to date housing approval data from the Australian Bureau of…
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CommSec Data Shows NSW Sliding On Economic Performance

The July 2019 State of the States report on economic performance by CommSec…
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Sydney’s Three Cities Policy Needs a Vision For Robust Growth

The three cities of Sydney, the Harbour City, the River City and the…
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Federal Housing Minister Raises Concerns About NSW Slow Planning System

In a front page interview in the Financial Review federal Housing Minister, Michael…
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NSW Housing Approvals Flat But Apartments Improving

The Australian Bureau of Statistics May 2019 data on housing approvals has NSW…
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Premier’s Priorities Leave out Housing Supply

The NSW Premier's priorities for the next 4 years do not include housing…
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Australia’s Robust Population Growth Means More Housing is Essential

The Australian Bureau of Statistics latest figures on population growth are robust and…
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Ryde assurance review by the Greater Sydney Commission contradicts itself says the Urban Taskforce

The final Ryde Assurance Review says there is a need for more infrastructure…
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RBA Rate Cut Gives Confidence To The Housing Sector – NSW Government Must Add Support

The Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut of 25 basis points will give…
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Residential Construction Work Slowing in NSW

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data on construction work done for…
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Urgent need to stimulate NSW private sector construction work before it is too late
The value of private construction activity has dropped sharply in the first...
Read More
The sleeper issue that could collapse the commercial property market
In the enthusiasm of Governments around the nation to be pro-active with...
Read More
We are on the right path – but could APRA be stunting the COVID recovery?
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today highlighted the negative impact...
Read More
Stamp duty reform on the agenda; New Home approvals on the rise
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the new-found political...
Read More
Fast-tracked projects are a welcome economic stimulus
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement...
Read More
NSW needs a simple solution for commercial landlords and tenants
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today called on the NSW Government to...
Read More
National action on Planning reform welcomed – but more is needed in NSW
Urban Taskforce CEO today welcomed the announcement made by Hon Alan Tudge...
Read More
Simple solutions for Renters and for Landlords needed from National Cabinet
Urban Taskforce CEO calls on the National Cabinet to find simple solutions...
Read More
New Planning Reforms – a great leap forward for jobs & investment
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, strongly welcomed the announcement by...
Read More
Property Development industry welcomes extension of operating hours on construction sites
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the decision of the NSW...
Read More
Land Tax system is broken
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, has called for an immediate overhaul...
Read More
Urban Taskforce welcomes NSW Government move to progress the redevelopment of the Pyrmont Peninsula – but now is the time for more!
The Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the announcement...
Read More
A new era for the Greater Sydney Commission
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today thanked Lucy Turnbull for her leadership...
Read More
Clear messages from Government – Construction work is exempt from the close-down and will continue
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the clear message delivered...
Read More
Urban Taskforce calls for Clear messages from Government with “close-down announcement” imminent
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today called on State and Commonwealth...
Read More
Supermarket delivery restrictions removed with a new SEPP to apply immediately so trucks can roll 24/7
The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today welcomed the NSW Government...
Read More
Supermarket delivery restrictions must be urgently removed
The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today called on the NSW Government...
Read More
Property Developers join with Greens – Construction sector must lead economic recovery
The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today Welcomed today’s statement from...
Read More
Is NSW Sleepwalking into a housing construction recession?
The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, today urged the NSW Government to...
Read More
IPC Reform good news for Planning in NSW
The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today welcomed the release of the...
Read More
Media Release - NSW Housing Forecast figures are good news – but is this just wishful thinking?
The Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest today welcomed the NSW Government’s...
Read More
Property Development Industry offers pro-bono support and cash to assist in bushfire and drought recovery
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest today acknowledge the devastating impacts...
Read More
NSW Housing Apartment Approvals are up – but overall monthly result is the worst recorded since 2013
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest today welcomed the release by the ABS today...
Read More
GSC Parramatta Plans Shrouded in Secrecy
The entire process for the release of precincts for property development...
Read More
Waterloo Metro Quarter Decision Welcome
Chief Executive of the Urban Taskforce, Tom Forrest, today welcomed the...
Read More
Increased Council Charges to hit Newcastle home buyers
Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, today slammed the decision...
Read More
Building heights go up – but residents could be forced out of the CBD
The following can be attributed to Tom Forrest, CEO, Urban Taskforce The...
Read More
NSW Planning Reform is welcome but urgency is required now as construction slows down
The Urban Taskforce welcomes the announcement by the NSW Premier and Planning...
Read More
Treasurer Perrottet Drives The NSW Economy With His Trillion-Dollar Blueprint For NSW
The Urban Taskforce today welcomed the Treasurer’s optimistic drive for...
Read More
Priority Precincts Likely To Slow Down As Council Roles Increase
The announcement by the NSW Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, that a number...
Read More
New South Wales Housing Approvals Lowest Since 2013
The Australian Bureau of Statistics data on housing approvals for September...
Read More
Media Release | Tasmania ahead of NSW in economic performance says latest CommSec Report
Tiny Tasmania has moved ahead of NSW in economic performance, according...
Read More
Urban Taskforce Supports A Review Of The Independent Planning Commission
The Urban Taskforce supports the recent announcement by the Planning Minister...
Read More
NSW Government Achitect Can Help Shape The Urban Environment
The appointment of Abbie Galvin as the NSW Government Architect is a positive...
Read More
NSW Housing Approvals Are At A 7 Year Low As Interest Rates Hit All Time Low
The latest month of July 2019 figures released by the Australian Bureau...
Read More
CHRIS JOHNSON LEAVING THE URBAN TASKFORCE – TOM FORREST TO TAKE OVER AS CEO
After 8 years as the CEO of the Urban Taskforce Chris Johnson will leave...
Read More
Home Approvals Slump Driving Slowest Economic Growth Since GFC
The latest figures on Australia’s economic growth are the slowest since...
Read More
Housing Approvals Collapsing in NSW - Strong Government Action Needed
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data for housing approvals for...
Read More
Essential For NSW Planning Minister To 'Clear Decks' For New Development
Today’s statement by NSW Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, that he is ‘clearing...
Read More
The Urban Taskforce Meets With Canberra Politicians
The increasing importance of the federal government on urban planning issues...
Read More
New South Wales Housing Approvals Falling
The June year to date housing approval data from the Australian Bureau...
Read More
CommSec Data Shows NSW Sliding On Economic Performance
The July 2019 State of the States report on economic performance by CommSec...
Read More
Sydney's Three Cities Policy Needs a Vision For Robust Growth
The three cities of Sydney, the Harbour City, the River City and the Parkland...
Read More
Federal Housing Minister Raises Concerns About NSW Slow Planning System
In a front page interview in the Financial Review federal Housing Minister,...
Read More
NSW Housing Approvals Flat But Apartments Improving
The Australian Bureau of Statistics May 2019 data on housing approvals...
Read More
Premier's Priorities Leave out Housing Supply
The NSW Premier’s priorities for the next 4 years do not include...
Read More
Australia's Robust Population Growth Means More Housing is Essential
The Australian Bureau of Statistics latest figures on population growth...
Read More
Ryde assurance review by the Greater Sydney Commission contradicts itself says the Urban Taskforce
The final Ryde Assurance Review says there is a need for more infrastructure...
Read More
RBA Rate Cut Gives Confidence To The Housing Sector - NSW Government Must Add Support
The Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut of 25 basis points will give confidence...
Read More
Residential Construction Work Slowing in NSW
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data on construction work...
Read More

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