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JUST GET ON AND BUILD IT -The Daily Telegraph, 29.07.2024

Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO is quoted in today’s Daily Telegraph article by…
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Cbus projects spared union action -The Australian Financial Review, 26/07/2024

Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO is quoted in today’s Australian Financial Review in…
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Sydney Morning Herald 25.07.2024 “Secret review to decide on removing ports for housing at Glebe Island”

Urban Taskforce, CEO Tom Forrest featured Michael Koziol's Sydney Morning Herald article calling…
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Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO featured on 7 News 18/07/2024

Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO featured on 7 News to discuss his thoughts…
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“Red tape just keeps strangling housing” – Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO, Opinion piece in The Daily Telegraph 03.07.24

"The Minns Government talks a good game on housing supply and the need…
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Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO speaking with 7NEWS Australia ‘s Paul Kadak 02/03/2024

When commenting on Government plans to call an EOI for architects to design…
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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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Amazon pulls out of launching major warehouse at Western Sydney Airport due to go-slow – Daily Telegraph, 11 January 2024

Amazon withdraws plans of launching a major warehouse at Western Sydney Airport due…
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Developers claim win with Minns government’s affordable housing reform – SMH, 14 December 2023

Urban Taskforce welcomes these improvements to the infill affordable housing reforms which should…
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Failed bid to ban property investors from local council reignites debate – Sydney Morning Herald, 3 December 2023

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald yesterday commenting on…
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Councils and road experts demand urgent action on Rozelle interchange lanes – Herald Sun, 1 December 2023

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Housing advocates call for density at north and west Sydney suburbs which received the NSW government’s $2.2b train upgrades – The Daily Telegraph, 28 November 2023

Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest was mentioned in The Daily Telegraph yesterday discussing…
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NSW government push to build homes east of Sydney to tackle housing crisis – 7 News, 20 November 2023

Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest appears on Channel 7 News commenting on Parramatta…
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Architects invited to design Sydney’s template terraces and apartments – Sydney Morning Herald, 16 November 2023

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The seven key projects Sydney needs to keep moving forward – The Daily Telegraph, 7 November 2023

In today’s Daily Telegraph story on seven key projects Sydney needs to keep…
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Paper weight: New homes in NSW stalled by kilograms of legislation – The Daily Telegraph, 7 September 2023

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NSW premier open to ‘pattern-book’ housing across Sydney as solution for crisis – The Guardian, 4 September 2023

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Water relief for housing – The Daily Telegraph, 4 September 2023

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Labor conference: Housing target poses a massive challenge, say builders – The Australian, 17 August 2023

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Minns government on cusp of rewriting Sydney housing density reforms – SMH, 2 August 2023

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NSW corporate landowners could be taxed to capture increased ‘value’ from Metro West – The Daily Telegraph, 1 August 2023

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Rules to retain and enhance our once ‘leafy suburbs’ are welcome – SMH, 30 July 2023

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Eastern suburbs council brings in tree cover quota to stop overdevelopment – SMH, 30 July 2023

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Labor mayors rebel over Minns’ refusal to back metro – SMH, 29 July 2023

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Metro decision risks state’s reputation, business leaders warn – SMH, 28 July 2023

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‘Just nuts’: The big problem with Sydney’s $25bn Metro West rapid rail line – The Daily Telegraph, 27 July 2023

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Developers put their hand up to help cover Metro West, in exchange for thousands of homes – ABC News, 26 July 2023

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Metro West delay threatens to put brakes on housing plans – SMH, 26 July 2023

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Andrews making a mistake – The Daily Telegraph, 26 July 2023

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Green Shoots Emerge on Housing Approvals – Sourceable, 17 July 2023

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UTF disappointed with low number of state-led planning applications to be progressed: more needs to be done

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UTF says Housing Productivity Contribution tax will have adverse effect on housing supply – Channel 7 News

CEO of Urban Taskforce, Tom Forrest, today expressed disappointment that the Minns Government…
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Labor pits ‘sidelined’ councils against big developers in housing push – The Sydney Morning Herald, 16 June 2023

Urban Taskforce chief executive Tom Forrest said the plan was “simpler, better and…
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Times are Changing on Housing Affordability and Supply– Sourceable, 13 July 2023

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Sydney congestion overblown, more inner-city density needed, say developers – Sydney Morning Herald, 1 June 2023

Developer lobby group Urban Taskforce also agrees. Its chief executive Tom Forrest, a…
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Chris O’Keefe’s Thrash It Out on 2G Drive – Negative Gearing Debate, 2GB 17 May 2023

Chris O’Keefe’s Thrash It Out on 2G Drive saw the Greens spokesperson for…
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While Immigration Booms, we mustn’t allow `gated communities’ protected by NIMBY activists to stand in the way of Housing Supply – Sourceable, 4 May 2023

See below an link to Article published on Sourceable where Tom Forrest, Chief Executive…
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Ex-minister wants an end to Sydney’s high-rise apartments – The Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May 2023

In response, developer lobby group Urban Taskforce’s chief executive Tom Forrest said Stokes’…
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Property Council hires former adversary – 27 April 2023, Australian Financial Review

Urban Taskforce chief Tom Forrest described it as a “utopian SEPP designed by architects that further…
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JUST GET ON AND BUILD IT -The Daily Telegraph, 29.07.2024
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO is quoted in today’s Daily Telegraph article...
Read More
Cbus projects spared union action -The Australian Financial Review, 26/07/2024
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO is quoted in today’s Australian Financial...
Read More
Sydney Morning Herald 25.07.2024 "Secret review to decide on removing ports for housing at Glebe Island"
Urban Taskforce, CEO Tom Forrest featured Michael Koziol’s Sydney...
Read More
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO featured on 7 News 18/07/2024
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO featured on 7 News to discuss his thoughts...
Read More
"Red tape just keeps strangling housing" - Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO, Opinion piece in The Daily Telegraph 03.07.24
“The Minns Government talks a good game on housing supply and the...
Read More
Tom Forrest, Urban Taskforce CEO speaking with 7NEWS Australia 's Paul Kadak 02/03/2024
When commenting on Government plans to call an EOI for architects to design...
Read More
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...
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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...
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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...
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
Amazon pulls out of launching major warehouse at Western Sydney Airport due to go-slow - Daily Telegraph, 11 January 2024
Amazon withdraws plans of launching a major warehouse at Western Sydney...
Read More
Developers claim win with Minns government’s affordable housing reform - SMH, 14 December 2023
Urban Taskforce welcomes these improvements to the infill affordable housing...
Read More
Failed bid to ban property investors from local council reignites debate - Sydney Morning Herald, 3 December 2023
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald...
Read More
Councils and road experts demand urgent action on Rozelle interchange lanes - Herald Sun, 1 December 2023
To read the article, click here.
Read More
Housing advocates call for density at north and west Sydney suburbs which received the NSW government’s $2.2b train upgrades - The Daily Telegraph, 28 November 2023
Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest was mentioned in The Daily Telegraph yesterday...
Read More
NSW government push to build homes east of Sydney to tackle housing crisis - 7 News, 20 November 2023
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest appears on Channel 7 News commenting on...
Read More
Architects invited to design Sydney’s template terraces and apartments - Sydney Morning Herald, 16 November 2023
To read more, click here.
Read More
The seven key projects Sydney needs to keep moving forward - The Daily Telegraph, 7 November 2023
In today’s Daily Telegraph story on seven key projects Sydney needs to...
Read More
Paper weight: New homes in NSW stalled by kilograms of legislation - The Daily Telegraph, 7 September 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
NSW premier open to ‘pattern-book’ housing across Sydney as solution for crisis - The Guardian, 4 September 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Water relief for housing - The Daily Telegraph, 4 September 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Labor conference: Housing target poses a massive challenge, say builders - The Australian, 17 August 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Minns government on cusp of rewriting Sydney housing density reforms - SMH, 2 August 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
NSW corporate landowners could be taxed to capture increased ‘value’ from Metro West – The Daily Telegraph, 1 August 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Rules to retain and enhance our once ‘leafy suburbs’ are welcome – SMH, 30 July 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Eastern suburbs council brings in tree cover quota to stop overdevelopment – SMH, 30 July 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Labor mayors rebel over Minns' refusal to back metro - SMH, 29 July 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Metro decision risks state’s reputation, business leaders warn - SMH, 28 July 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
‘Just nuts’: The big problem with Sydney’s $25bn Metro West rapid rail line - The Daily Telegraph, 27 July 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Developers put their hand up to help cover Metro West, in exchange for thousands of homes - ABC News, 26 July 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Metro West delay threatens to put brakes on housing plans - SMH, 26 July 2023
Click here to read more. (Please note, this link may be paywall protec...
Read More
Andrews making a mistake - The Daily Telegraph, 26 July 2023
Click here to read more.
Read More
Green Shoots Emerge on Housing Approvals – Sourceable, 17 July 2023
Click here to read the article in full on the Sourceable website.
Read More
UTF disappointed with low number of state-led planning applications to be progressed: more needs to be done
Click here to read more.
Read More
UTF says Housing Productivity Contribution tax will have adverse effect on housing supply - Channel 7 News
CEO of Urban Taskforce, Tom Forrest, today expressed disappointment that...
Read More
Labor pits ‘sidelined’ councils against big developers in housing push - The Sydney Morning Herald, 16 June 2023
Urban Taskforce chief executive Tom Forrest said the plan was “simpler,...
Read More
Times are Changing on Housing Affordability and Supply– Sourceable, 13 July 2023
Click here to read the article in full on the Sourceable website.
Read More
Sydney congestion overblown, more inner-city density needed, say developers - Sydney Morning Herald, 1 June 2023
Developer lobby group Urban Taskforce also agrees. Its chief executive...
Read More
Chris O’Keefe’s Thrash It Out on 2G Drive - Negative Gearing Debate, 2GB 17 May 2023
Chris O’Keefe’s Thrash It Out on 2G Drive saw the Greens spokesperson for...
Read More
While Immigration Booms, we mustn’t allow `gated communities’ protected by NIMBY activists to stand in the way of Housing Supply - Sourceable, 4 May 2023
See below an link to Article published on Sourceable where Tom Forrest,...
Read More
Ex-minister wants an end to Sydney’s high-rise apartments - The Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May 2023
In response, developer lobby group Urban Taskforce’s chief executive Tom...
Read More
Property Council hires former adversary - 27 April 2023, Australian Financial Review
Urban Taskforce chief Tom Forrest described it as a “utopian SEPP designed...
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