Local government criticised for sitting on housing decisions.
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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.
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.
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.
SA govt puts councils on notice over land divisions
Councils risk being stripped of their responsibilities if they don’t speed up land division assessments.
Housing analytics lab to provide advice
The new University of NSW-based lab will provide evidence-driven solutions to national housing problems.
NSW releases housing targets for 43 councils, eastern LGAs to carry onus
NSW has released carrots and sticks to get 43 councils to build more housing.