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In the Media 31st May 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 31st May 2023 in In the Media

Densify, densify densify – NSW Productivity Commission’s solution to the housing crisis

This article in The Fifth Estate draws on recent findings from the NSW Productivity Commission, which has revealed that Sydney and other regional New South Wales towns should be building more medium density housing in established areas to solve the state’s housing shortage.  The article also references recent AHURI research.

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news 29th May 2023 in news
news 29th May 2023 in news

AHURI on board with new Urban Policy Forum

The Forum, comprising experts from a range of policy, planning and building professions, was announced in the 2023–24 Federal Budget to assist the Government to develop a comprehensive National Urban Policy and to deliver expertise into the formulation of cities and urban policy.

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In the Media 29th May 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 29th May 2023 in In the Media

Australia’s rental affordability drops to worst levels in nearly a decade

The ANZ CoreLogic housing affordability report has shown that the average household is spending a third of their income on rent, while lower income families are paying more than half their earnings. This article in the Guardian explores why Australian rental affordability has dropped to its worst levels in nearly a decade, and features recent AHURI research.

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In the Media 29th May 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 29th May 2023 in In the Media

Members appointed to Urban Policy Forum

The government announced last December it would set up the Urban Policy Forum to create a comprehensive urban policy framework, which will be delivered by a new Cities and Suburbs Unit. Members of the forum - including AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham - will contribute expertise across climate change, urban governance, local government, development, migration, sustainability and building design.

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news 26th May 2023 in news
news 26th May 2023 in news

COVID-19 fallout continues to affect housing markets

“Australia will be dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on its housing markets for some time as increased construction costs and a reduced appetite for risk impede new housing supply,” says Professor Steven Rowley, lead author of new AHURI research released today. 

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