A new body will oversee the NSW building industry as it responds to the housing supply crisis, with departments ordered to deliver surplus land.
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ALGA buddies back budget pitches
ALGA is teaming with other peak advocacy groups to bolster its case for more cash in the federal budget.
WA govt seeks operator for new homeless hotel
The WA government has acquired a former hotel in the Perth CBD to convert into accommodation for the homeless.
New research institute hopes to lay groundwork for sustainable cities
Affordable housing, active cities and urban governance will be among the top priorities of the new UNSW Cities Institute.
Report calls calls for social housing management transfer in WA
WA is looking at new models of delivery as it grapples with increasing demand for affordable housing.
Queensland faces dire social housing shortage, audit finds
Queensland is failing to effectively manage its social housing register amid a growth in demand that’s threatening to outstrip supply.
Addressing the affordable housing crisis
Local government can support affordable housing by requiring new developments to include affordable and low-cost dwellings, a new report says.
Sustainability, housing, top list for western Sydney councils
Sustainability measures and affordable housing are priorities for Western Sydney’s councils over the next four years.
MAV, CHIA release new affordable housing resources for local government
The Municipal Association of Victoria has teamed up with CHIA to produce a set of resources to help councils increase affordable housing.
Council to increase rates for Airbnb properties
Home owners who put their properties on Airbnb will face higher rates in a bid by Brisbane City Council to free up long-term rentals.