Category: Housing

By Rob O’Brien State and local governments must look at alternative forms of settlement in the wake of the Victorian bushfires, according to KPMG consultant and demographer Bernard Salt.   Salt told…

By Adam Coleman A Residential Development Council report has named Australia as one of the least affordable housing markets in the world, with seven of Australian regional areas making it…

By Angela Dorizas Victorian Premier John Brumby will introduce new planning reforms to fast-track infrastructure projects and stimulate the economy. Under the proposed changes, the State Planning Minister will identify…

By Angela Dorizas The Rudd Government’s $42 billion economic stimulus package has received strong support from the states and territories. The New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees said he was…

By Adam Coleman The Productivity Commission has released its Report on Government Services 2009 which details the performance of governments across a range of services. Services in the areas of…

By Adam Coleman Public servants from around the country are among those recognised in the Australia Day honours list 2009, announced yesterday. The highest public sector honour went to former…

By Adam Coleman Leading economic forecaster, Access Economics released its Business Outlook for December 2008 today which warns Australia will fall into recession this year. The forecaster suggests NSW is…

By Adam Coleman New research in the UK has suggested that the financial crisis is placing pressure on local government’s ability to deliver services. Economic uncertainty and a rise in…

By Staff Writer The Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek has announced that South Australia has become one of the first states to sign an agreement with the Commonwealth for…

By Adam Coleman NSW local government representatives have met with Treasury officials to present their case that development contributions should not be reduced following a NSW Government-initiated review. The NSW…