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Government policies and programs that, whilst not directly focussed on housing supply or demand, do impact on the housing system (e.g. tax policies that exempt housing from certain taxes, such as home ownership is exempted from the capital gains tax).
Also see direct housing assistance
An urban planning term describing the development of higher-density housing within established urban areas. Typically, infill involves increasing residential densities in previously occupied with low- to medium-density housing or vacant land. In Australia, infill targets have been set for housing in all capital cities in an attempt to direct population and investment closer to employment and commercial centres and transport nodes.
There is no formal definition of who is a key worker, however common policy focus has been on teachers, healthcare workers, police and fire and emergency personnel. More recently the key worker concept has expanded to include workers who support the broader labour force, e.g. child care and aged care workers and ICT support professionals and technicians, as well as low paid workers contributing to local economies, such those working in hospitality, retail or transport. The terms ‘essential worker’ and ‘frontline service provider’ often have the same meaning.
Land rights refers to legislation in Australia that enabled Indigenous people to claim land rights for country where traditional ownership can be proven. Land rights are rights created by the federal, state or territory governments. Land rights usually consist of a grant of freehold or perpetual lease title to Indigenous Australians. In December 1976 the federal parliament passed the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act. It was the first legislation in Australia that enabled Indigenous people to claim land rights for country where traditional ownership could be proven.
Suitable land that is available for development. Typical uses for land include agricultural use, residential use, industrial use and infrastructure use. Land supply can be fixed, limited, or is sometimes uninhabitable leading to a shortage of suitable supply.
An annual state tax levied on owners of specified land holdings such as investment properties, commercial properties, holiday homes and vacant land. In many jurisdictions land tax is not applied to a landholder’s primary place of residence.
A government intervention in the urban development process, usually at state or local government level, that incorporates policies and regulations guiding urban change and determining future use of land. The purpose of land use planning includes coordinating private and public investments, informing communities about future change and mitigating potential negative impacts of developments whilst enhancing beneficial outcomes for the wider community.
The term ‘liveability’ describes the qualities of a place that shape a community’s experience and wellbeing. Liveable communities are characterised as being ‘safe, socially cohesive and inclusive, and environmentally sustainable, with affordable housing that is linked to employment; education; shops and services; public open space; and social, cultural and recreational opportunities.
