In what’s becoming a familiar refrain in other states across Australia, WA councils say they are being sidelined from development approvals.
Category: Housing
War of words breaks out as councils accused of slowing housing pipeline
NSW councils have rejected suggestions they are contributing to the state’s housing crisis by asking applicants to withdraw DAs.
NSW greenlights Council’s request for Airbnb cap
The NSW government has endorsed a cap on Airbnb rentals across parts of Byron Shire following a planning proposal from Council.
Victorian planning reforms take power away from councils
Victorian councils are angry about changes to state planning laws that will make it easier for developers to bypass them.
MoG changes split NSW DPE
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment will be split into two new entities.
Onus on Queensland councils to help solve housing problems
SEQ councils will have to adjust their planning schemes to provide more affordable housing under a draft plan.
SEQ’s population is set to boom: how will your LGA be affected?
New figures shed light on how SEQ’s local government areas are expected to grow over the next 23 years.
Reliance on consultant linked to $30 million WA housing debacle
WA’s corruption watchdog says a failed government housing project highlights the risks of over-reliance on consultants.
Contract awarded for East Perth homelessness project
State, federal and local government are involved in the Common Ground project to deliver housing for Perth’s rough sleepers.
Qld identifies 27 parcels of government land for housing
A Queensland audit has uncovered more than 27 hectares of government land for potential housing.