Monetary policy not affecting housing supply, says RBA Economy & Industry RBA assistant governor Sarah Hunter said demand and building costs ultimately dictate the supply of new housing.
Premium Insights and analysis Budget 2024: Peter Dutton swipes Labor’s public service largesse May 17, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Opposition leader sees the expansion of the APS as a waste when resources could be spent on the nation’s Defence priorities instead.
Budget 2024: Multi-billion dollar housing investments unveiled with blessing from national cabinet May 13, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Tuesday’s federal budget will include measures to deliver more properties to build, rent and buy under the Homes for Australia plan.
Chris Barrett flags opportunities for energy and housing in 2024 Victorian budget May 9, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Chris Barrett shares his reflections about the first state budget to be delivered on his watch as head of the Department of Treasury and Finance.
Premium Insights and analysis Australia’s fiscal envelope cannot handle policy reform to keep everyone happy, economists warn May 2, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Three economists have outlined some of the tough national conversations to be had about how to make Australian society more inclusive.
Decarbonised future calls on APS to work towards change February 26, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A new Climate Risk and Opportunity Management Program will support the APS in transitioning to net zero and preparing for a changing climate.
Housing Supply and Affordability Council consults on national housing priorities February 11, 2024 By Dan Holmes Community & Social The Supply and Affordability Council is tasked with advising on the government’s 10-year National Housing and Homelessness Plan.
Nick Carbines: Putting the ‘human’ back in human services February 2, 2024 By Dan Holmes News Carbines was awarded a Public Service Medal on Australia Day for his efforts in bringing Services Australia to those who need it most.
27 million milestone stirs ‘population panic’ January 25, 2024 By Dan Holmes Community & Social ANU demographer Liz Allen believes some segments of the media are exploiting population growth to sow panic about migration.
Forecasts warn major national policies face construction workforce and materials concerns December 12, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The federal government braces for several pain points that will either prevent major infrastructure works from firing up or blow outs costs.
Premium Insights and analysis Canberra’s ‘beautiful’ design continues to adapt to planning vision November 13, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Lucy Turnbull believes Canberra’s green streets, boulevards, and wide footpaths have adapted well to growing urban density over the years.
Spending cuts for politicians’ pay and consultants to service cost-of-living hikes September 19, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s first Budget delivers a $4 billion improvement over four years; says he inherited a ‘decade of damage’.
Premium Insights and analysis Mookhey’s NSW Budget sells the back-to-normal dream September 19, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry NSW Budget sees property-rebound refreshing coffers for a government intent on restoring equity in services and wages that can make the rent.
NSW puts agencies on Castle Hill growth area school planning case September 18, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Paul Scully has announced that a 5,000 dwelling cap on the rezoned Castle Hill Showground Station precinct has been lifted.
NSW Department of Planning and Environment split to elevate climate and housing August 18, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment Premier Chris Minns said the shift aligned government with community interests and further MOG changes would made after the Budget.
