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Urban Taskforce Acting CEO, Stephen Fenn on ABC Radio Sydney discussing the NSW 2024-25 Budget

“Well, the fact is, $1 in every $5 is coming from property taxes.…
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“It’s all part of the same problem” – Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO – ABC Radio Sydney with Sarah MacDonald

Statistics released by KPMG today show over 11,000 approvals for Sydney that are…
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“I would like to see the banks come more to the party.” – Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO – 2GB, 22 May 2024

Housing prices are going through the roof, construction costs are going through the…
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Things are turning for housing supply – but will it be enough?

The local Councils and NIMBY community associations have discovered a fresh mantra. They…
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Why is Planning Reform so Slow? – Sourceable, 12 April 2024

In an article published last week, CEO Tom Forrest explains the challenges of…
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Cut-price road solution to avert ‘a runway surrounded by sheep paddocks’ – SMH, 10 April 2024

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest argues in the SMH that without leadership, and considerable Federal…
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Housing Supply on Hold as Financial Feasibility Worsens – Sourceable, 7 March 2024

In an article published this week, CEO Tom Forrest explores some of the other issues…
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Hundreds of apartments get green light but without affordable housing – SMH, 17 February 2024

With local government elections looming, some Councillors seem to want to impose additional…
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‘Investors are the problem’: Why denser housing may not be coming to a suburb near you – SMH, 14 February 2024

As it is, the missing middle policy will not deliver enough housing and…
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Failed promises keep Sydney’s ‘worst road’ in slow lane – SMH, 10 February 2024

A light rail running down Parramatta Road may be nice, but Urban Taskforce…
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‘Don’t think it’s a good idea’: Expert’s take on negative gearing changes – Sky News, 29 January 2024

Sky News’ Ross Greenwood interviews Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest on the legacy of Lang…
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Planning and Finance – Two Bottlenecks Holding Back Housing Supply – Sourceable, 24 January 2024

Just as the Prime Minister recalls Federal Caucus to tackle cost of living…
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Urban Taskforce Acting CEO, Stephen Fenn on ABC Radio Sydney discussing the NSW 2024-25 Budget
“Well, the fact is, $1 in every $5 is coming from property taxes. So, all...
Read More
"It's all part of the same problem" - Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO - ABC Radio Sydney with Sarah MacDonald
Statistics released by KPMG today show over 11,000 approvals for Sydney...
Read More
“I would like to see the banks come more to the party.” – Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO - 2GB, 22 May 2024
Housing prices are going through the roof, construction costs are going...
Read More
Things are turning for housing supply – but will it be enough?
The local Councils and NIMBY community associations have discovered a fresh...
Read More
Why is Planning Reform so Slow? - Sourceable, 12 April 2024
In an article published last week, CEO Tom Forrest explains the challenges...
Read More
Cut-price road solution to avert ‘a runway surrounded by sheep paddocks’ - SMH, 10 April 2024
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest argues in the SMH that without leadership,...
Read More
Housing Supply on Hold as Financial Feasibility Worsens - Sourceable, 7 March 2024
In an article published this week, CEO Tom Forrest explores some of the...
Read More
Hundreds of apartments get green light but without affordable housing - SMH, 17 February 2024
With local government elections looming, some Councillors seem to want...
Read More
‘Investors are the problem’: Why denser housing may not be coming to a suburb near you - SMH, 14 February 2024
As it is, the missing middle policy will not deliver enough housing and...
Read More
Failed promises keep Sydney’s ‘worst road’ in slow lane - SMH, 10 February 2024
A light rail running down Parramatta Road may be nice, but Urban Taskforce...
Read More
‘Don’t think it’s a good idea’: Expert’s take on negative gearing changes - Sky News, 29 January 2024
Sky News’ Ross Greenwood interviews Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest on...
Read More
Planning and Finance – Two Bottlenecks Holding Back Housing Supply - Sourceable, 24 January 2024
Just as the Prime Minister recalls Federal Caucus to tackle cost of living...
Read More

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