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Tom Forrest on WIN NEWS | Latest ABS Housing Approval Figures | 03.07.25

Speaking with WIN NEWS on the latest positive housing approvals figures from the…
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Tom Forrest on ABC News | Has the Government found a Solution to the Housing Crisis? 19.06.25

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest spoke with ABC News last night on the…
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Risky business as thousands go bust | The Daily Telegraph 18.06.25

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest spoke with The Daily Telegraph on ASIC data…
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Minns Government is looking for a Plan B on Housing Supply | Sourceable 18.06.25

CEO Tom Forrest wrote an article for the online industry journal Sourceable, arguing…
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Tom Forrest ABC News Sunday | 08.06.25

Tom Forrest, CEO of Urban Taskforce was interviewed on ABC News Sunday in…
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We need a plan B … and a plan C … | ABC The World Today 02.06.25

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest discussed with ABC’s The World Today, possible Plan…
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Western Sydney Aerotropolis Design Red Tape | 01.06.25

With aerotropolis requirements raising costs, Urban Development Taskforce chief executive Tom Forrest called…
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Tom Forrest Channel 7 News Fish Markets | 30.05.25

Last Friday, CEO of Urban Taskforce Tom Forrest featured on 7 News to…
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Height controls holding Sydney back | 21.05.25

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest featured on 2GB's Clinton Maynard afternoon program, commenting…
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Taxes taking a hammer to new housing in NSW | 19.05.25

The Urban Ideas Research paper “What Makes Housing SO Expensive” was referred to…
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Urban Taskforce welcomes Cabinet continuity as housing supply push gains urgency | 13.05.25

In Tuesday's Australian Broker, Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest commented positively on the reappointment…
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National housing approvals lift, but NSW still lagging behind | 07.05.25

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest’s commentary on yesterday’s ABS approval figures featured in…
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Certainty to ‘stimulate housing’ | 06.05.25

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest was widely quoted in today’s The Australian, The…
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Inflation data signals trouble for housing costs, warns Urban Taskforce | 01.05.25

Spike in quarterly CPI puts rate cuts—and housing supply—at risk Urban Taskforce Australia…
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7NEWS Sydney 31.03.25

Last night Tom Forrest, CEO of the Urban Taskforce featured on 7NEWS Sydney…
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Build it because they will come – The Daily Telegraph | 31.03.25

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest is features in today’s Daily Telegraph article “Build…
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Has Albanese given up on the housing crisis? | AFR 27.03.25

The Australian Financial Review today quoted Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest, who described…
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NSW Unlocks Housing in 171 town centres and stations | Sourceable | 24.02.25

More housing is set to be delivered nearby town centres and stations across…
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Red tape dragging construction productivity, says report – Government News | 21.02.25

Red tape dragging construction productivity, says report Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest is…
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HOUSING FUND A COSTLY FLOP – The Daily Telegraph | 20.02.25

The Daily Telegraph’s Lachlan Leeming today commented on the lack of progress the…
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Property sector breathes a sigh of relief | 18.02.25

Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, said that today’s decision by the BRA…
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More than 6000 homes have been fast-tracked in Sydney. This is where they are – The Sydney Morning Herald | 18.02.25

More than 6000 homes in 11 major developments have been sent on a…
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HOUSING BLASTS THROUGH RED TAPE – The Daily Telegraph | 18.02.25

The Daily Telegraph today gave credit to the progress of the HDA. Within…
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Developer lobby calls for billions in federal funds to boost housing supply – Capital Brief | 17.02.25

Developer lobby calls for billions in federal funds to boost housing supply Urban…
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‘Holding our breath’: February rate cut speculation – SkyNews Business | 08.02.25

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest joined Sky News Australia to discuss the possibility…
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10 News First – 28 January 2025

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest appeared on 10 News last night to highlight…
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A Construction 2024 – a year of frustration which ended with genuine policy reform 21.01.25

  By the time 2024 was in its twilight, the NSW Premier, the…
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Labor’s 1.2m homes target not on track despite rebound

Labor’s 1.2m homes target not on track despite rebound Yesterday’s ABS commencements data…
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‘Confusing’ approval process holding back Sydney housing – The Sydney Morning Herald 17.01.25

The Sydney Morning Herald today published an article highlighting many of the issues…
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Land and Environment Court needs more resources – ABC and The Daily Telegraph 14.01.24

L&E Court needs more resources Further to today’s piece in The Daily Telegraph…
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Disorder in the land court – The Daily Telegraph, 14.01.25

Today's Daily Telegraph highlights another block in the road to housing supply in…
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Planning Act out of date – 30.12.24

Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO was quoted in Madeleine Bower’s Daily Telegraph article…
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Just one DA for key housing plan – The Sydney Morning Herald 31.12.24

In The Sydney Morning Herald Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest says the TOD policies…
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“Planning Act has gone on too long” Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO, The Daily Telegraph 31.12.24

The work of the Urban Taskforce never stops. Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest…
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Building hope for fair go…The Daily Telegraph 02.12.24

Urban Taskforce members the Urban Property Group are hailed in today’s Daily Telegraph…
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The three people who will bypass councils to speed up housing supply 15.11.24

Today at the Bradfield Oration, NSW Premier Chris Minns announced the new Housing…
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This flow chart is just one part of the “gruesome entirety” that is the NSW Planning System 13.11.24

James O'Doherty’s article in today’s Daily Telegraph exposes the ‘snakes and ladders’ DA approval…
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‘Absolutely slower’: The hoops a Sydney Harbour Bridge DA would have to jump through now 13.11.24

Lachlan Leeming’s article in today’s Daily Telegraph highlights the impact environmental and bureaucratic…
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How nearly 50,000 homes are getting stuck in Sydney’s planning pipeline – Sydney Morning Herald 12.11.24

Today The Sydney Morning Herald published an article highlighting how serious the issue…
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‘Taking the piss’: Calls to get tough with slack councils

Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO cut straight to the point in today’s Daily…
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Questionable ‘heritage’ items are blocking higher density housing

James O'Doherty’s article in yesterday’s Daily Telegraph shone light on the issue YIMBY’s…
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Push to end union threat to student housing, summer power prices – AFR 6th November 2024

Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO called for “leadership from government” in today’s The…
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Rosehill revamp a crowd pleaser – The Daily Telegraph, 04.11.24

Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO shared his support for the redevelopment of Rosehill…
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Coalition Housing policy shocks Labor | Sourceable 22.10.24

The Coalition have entered the housing debate with a bang and have exposed…
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Apartment repair laws create extra burden for owners – AFR 6 October 2024

Campbell Kwan's recent article in the The Australian Financial Review highlights the issues…
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“The new home buyers and development community are the innocent victims in this industrial dispute” – 9News 27.08.24

“The new home buyers and development community are the innocent victims in this…
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“It’s like responding to an earthquake by setting up a committee, it’s all taking, far too long”. – 7News, 21.08.24

"It's like responding to an earthquake by setting up a committee, it's all…
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‘A lasting reward for bold ambition’

Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO congratulates the Transport Department in today’s Daily Telegraph…
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UK Labour leads the way on planning reform – 4 weeks in! Sourceable 16.08.24

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest shares his thoughts on how the new Starmer…
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Sparkies’ industrial action spreads afr 15/08/24

In today’s Financial Review, Tom Forrest Urban Taskforce CEO is quoted sharing his…
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Tom Forrest on WIN NEWS | Latest ABS Housing Approval Figures | 03.07.25
Speaking with WIN NEWS on the latest positive housing approvals figures...
Read More
Tom Forrest on ABC News | Has the Government found a Solution to the Housing Crisis? 19.06.25
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest spoke with ABC News last night on the Government’s...
Read More
Risky business as thousands go bust | The Daily Telegraph 18.06.25
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest spoke with The Daily Telegraph on ASIC...
Read More
Minns Government is looking for a Plan B on Housing Supply | Sourceable 18.06.25
CEO Tom Forrest wrote an article for the online industry journal Sourceable,...
Read More
Tom Forrest ABC News Sunday | 08.06.25
Tom Forrest, CEO of Urban Taskforce was interviewed on ABC News Sunday...
Read More
We need a plan B ... and a plan C ... | ABC The World Today 02.06.25
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest discussed with ABC’s The World Today,...
Read More
Western Sydney Aerotropolis Design Red Tape | 01.06.25
With aerotropolis requirements raising costs, Urban Development Taskforce...
Read More
Tom Forrest Channel 7 News Fish Markets | 30.05.25
Last Friday, CEO of Urban Taskforce Tom Forrest featured on 7 News to discuss...
Read More
Height controls holding Sydney back | 21.05.25
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest featured on 2GB’s Clinton Maynard...
Read More
Taxes taking a hammer to new housing in NSW | 19.05.25
The Urban Ideas Research paper “What Makes Housing SO Expensive” was referred...
Read More
Urban Taskforce welcomes Cabinet continuity as housing supply push gains urgency | 13.05.25
In Tuesday’s Australian Broker, Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest...
Read More
National housing approvals lift, but NSW still lagging behind | 07.05.25
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest’s commentary on yesterday’s ABS approval...
Read More
Certainty to ‘stimulate housing’ | 06.05.25
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest was widely quoted in today’s The Australian,...
Read More
Inflation data signals trouble for housing costs, warns Urban Taskforce | 01.05.25
Spike in quarterly CPI puts rate cuts—and housing supply—at risk Urban...
Read More
7NEWS Sydney 31.03.25
Last night Tom Forrest, CEO of the Urban Taskforce featured on 7NEWS Sydney...
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Build it because they will come - The Daily Telegraph | 31.03.25
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest is features in today’s Daily Telegraph...
Read More
Has Albanese given up on the housing crisis? | AFR 27.03.25
The Australian Financial Review today quoted Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest,...
Read More
NSW Unlocks Housing in 171 town centres and stations | Sourceable | 24.02.25
More housing is set to be delivered nearby town centres and stations across...
Read More
Red tape dragging construction productivity, says report - Government News | 21.02.25
Red tape dragging construction productivity, says report Urban Taskforce...
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HOUSING FUND A COSTLY FLOP - The Daily Telegraph | 20.02.25
The Daily Telegraph’s Lachlan Leeming today commented on the lack of progress...
Read More
Property sector breathes a sigh of relief | 18.02.25
Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Tom Forrest, said that today’s decision...
Read More
More than 6000 homes have been fast-tracked in Sydney. This is where they are - The Sydney Morning Herald | 18.02.25
More than 6000 homes in 11 major developments have been sent on a fast...
Read More
HOUSING BLASTS THROUGH RED TAPE - The Daily Telegraph | 18.02.25
The Daily Telegraph today gave credit to the progress of the HDA. Within...
Read More
Developer lobby calls for billions in federal funds to boost housing supply - Capital Brief | 17.02.25
Developer lobby calls for billions in federal funds to boost housing supply Urban...
Read More
‘Holding our breath’: February rate cut speculation - SkyNews Business | 08.02.25
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest joined Sky News Australia to discuss the...
Read More
10 News First - 28 January 2025
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest appeared on 10 News last night to highlight...
Read More
A Construction 2024 – a year of frustration which ended with genuine policy reform 21.01.25
  By the time 2024 was in its twilight, the NSW Premier, the Planning...
Read More
Labor’s 1.2m homes target not on track despite rebound
Labor’s 1.2m homes target not on track despite rebound Yesterday’s ABS...
Read More
'Confusing' approval process holding back Sydney housing - The Sydney Morning Herald 17.01.25
The Sydney Morning Herald today published an article highlighting many...
Read More
Land and Environment Court needs more resources - ABC and The Daily Telegraph 14.01.24
L&E Court needs more resources Further to today’s piece in The Daily...
Read More
Disorder in the land court - The Daily Telegraph, 14.01.25
Today’s Daily Telegraph highlights another block in the road to housing...
Read More
Planning Act out of date - 30.12.24
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO was quoted in Madeleine Bower’s Daily...
Read More
Just one DA for key housing plan - The Sydney Morning Herald 31.12.24
In The Sydney Morning Herald Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest says the...
Read More
"Planning Act has gone on too long" Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO, The Daily Telegraph 31.12.24
The work of the Urban Taskforce never stops. Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest...
Read More
Building hope for fair go…The Daily Telegraph 02.12.24
Urban Taskforce members the Urban Property Group are hailed in today’s...
Read More
The three people who will bypass councils to speed up housing supply 15.11.24
Today at the Bradfield Oration, NSW Premier Chris Minns announced the new...
Read More
This flow chart is just one part of the “gruesome entirety” that is the NSW Planning System 13.11.24
James O’Doherty’s article in today’s Daily Telegraph exposes the ‘snakes...
Read More
‘Absolutely slower’: The hoops a Sydney Harbour Bridge DA would have to jump through now 13.11.24
Lachlan Leeming’s article in today’s Daily Telegraph highlights the impact...
Read More
How nearly 50,000 homes are getting stuck in Sydney’s planning pipeline - Sydney Morning Herald 12.11.24
Today The Sydney Morning Herald published an article highlighting how serious...
Read More
'Taking the piss’: Calls to get tough with slack councils
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO cut straight to the point in today’s Daily...
Read More
Questionable ‘heritage’ items are blocking higher density housing
James O’Doherty’s article in yesterday’s Daily Telegraph shone light...
Read More
Push to end union threat to student housing, summer power prices - AFR 6th November 2024
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO called for “leadership from government”...
Read More
Rosehill revamp a crowd pleaser - The Daily Telegraph, 04.11.24
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO shared his support for the redevelopment...
Read More
Coalition Housing policy shocks Labor | Sourceable 22.10.24
The Coalition have entered the housing debate with a bang and have exposed...
Read More
Apartment repair laws create extra burden for owners - AFR 6 October 2024
Campbell Kwan‘s recent article in the The Australian Financial Review...
Read More
“The new home buyers and development community are the innocent victims in this industrial dispute” - 9News 27.08.24
“The new home buyers and development community are the innocent victims...
Read More
"It's like responding to an earthquake by setting up a committee, it's all taking, far too long". - 7News, 21.08.24
“It’s like responding to an earthquake by setting up a committee,...
Read More
‘A lasting reward for bold ambition’
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO congratulates the Transport Department...
Read More
UK Labour leads the way on planning reform – 4 weeks in! Sourceable 16.08.24
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest shares his thoughts on how the new Starmer...
Read More
Sparkies’ industrial action spreads afr 15/08/24
In today’s Financial Review, Tom Forrest Urban Taskforce CEO is quoted...
Read More

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