Local government criticised for sitting on housing decisions.
Category: Planning
Victorian councils sidelined from housing plans
The state government is rushing ahead with planning reforms without adequate consultation, says the Municipal Association of Victoria.
Ruddock bows out of public office
Former Coalition cabinet minister Philip Ruddock has been mayor of Hornsby Shire in NSW since 2017.
Sydney’s speediest councils for DA approvals revealed
A new report reveals the ten fastest greater Sydney councils for DA approvals.
Public inquiry into Liverpool City Council can proceed, judge rules
Council has until 5 September to consider options for appeal.
Report warns outer Melbourne Councils face rising financial pressure
LGAs in Melbourne’s outer suburbs will face rising costs to meet the needs of growing communities, a report warns.
NSW sites announced for modular social housing trial
The NSW Government has announced the first sites for a trial of modular social housing.
Councils to be ranked on housing league table
The NSW government will rank councils on a league table showing how they are progressing on housing targets.
Councils funded to use AI for development applications
Councils are being encouraged to use artificial intelligence to speed up development applications.
Councils vote against review of native title
A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA’s National General Assembly.