James Sherrard announced as state’s new building commissioner.
Category: Housing
Councils dragging housing approvals, says business peak
Local government criticised for sitting on housing decisions.
Historic rental reforms before NSW parliament
The changes mean landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants for no reason.
Victorian councils sidelined from housing plans
The state government is rushing ahead with planning reforms without adequate consultation, says the Municipal Association of Victoria.
NSW councils encouraged to bid for housing dollars
Regional councils are invited to apply for funding for projects that address the state’s housing crisis.
Fund councils to tackle housing crisis, says new ALGA president
Speaking to GN, Matt Burnett said, with funding, councils could help Commonwealth achieve its aims.
WA councils can approve longer caravan stays to solve housing shortages
WA councils will be able to approve applications to live in caravans for up to two years.
Qld councils release hit list of housing roadblocks
Queensland councils have identified the biggest bottlenecks preventing the development of almost 600,000 sites zoned for new homes.
New CEO for Housing Australia
Scott Langford has been appointed as the new CEO of the independent national social and affordable housing authority.
NSW sites announced for modular social housing trial
The NSW Government has announced the first sites for a trial of modular social housing.