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21 May 2026

Housing Inequity Report Highlights Victorian Land Access Challenges

A recent submission to the federal Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity has identified land access as a fundamental driver of housing inequali...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
19 May 2026

Budget Housing Measures Risk Fuelling Victorian Development Bottlenecks

The federal government's latest housing initiatives could inadvertently worsen Victoria's development challenges, creating a scenario where increased buyer assi...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
19 May 2026

Victorian Renters Face Budget Reality Check

The federal budget's rental measures highlight a fundamental challenge for Victorian property development: the growing disconnect between rental supply and dema...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
15 May 2026

March Migration Surge Tests Victorian Housing Development Capacity

Victoria's property development sector confronts renewed pressure as migration data reveals sustained population growth that continues to outpace housing delive...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
12 May 2026

Three-Storey Development Rights Could Transform Victorian Housing

A sweeping proposal to allow three-storey development across all residential land in Australian capital cities would fundamentally reshape Victoria's property d...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
12 May 2026

Geelong CBD Development Stalls: Speculation vs Subsidies Debate

Geelong's struggling CBD has reignited debate over how Victorian governments should respond when private development projects stall, with implications extending...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
12 May 2026

Tax Changes Won't Fix Housing Prices, Says Economic Expert

The anticipated changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax discount in Tuesday's federal budget highlight a fundamental challenge facing Victorian proper...

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Housing PolicyEditorial
5 May 2026

NSW opens the door to energy efficiency standards for rentals

The NSW Government has opened consultation on minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes, including insulation, heating and cooling, and hot water sys...

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Housing PolicyRepost
5 May 2026

NSW opens the door to energy efficiency standards for rentals

The NSW Government has opened consultation on minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes, including insulation, heating and cooling, and hot water sys...

1 min read
Housing PolicyRepost
3 May 2026

Master Builders applauds WA’s $2 billion housing deal

3 May 2025 Master Builders Australia and Master Builders Western Australia back the $2 billion funding deal announced by the......

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Housing PolicyRepost
9 Feb 2026

Members event: February

Kicking off the year, members are invited to hear from Rayna Fahey who has stepped into the role of Executive Director at Prosper Australia. As a long term advo...

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Housing PolicyRepost
15 Dec 2024

Minimum energy efficiency standards would cut bills for Victorian renters

Minimum rental standards in Victoria for energy efficiency - draught sealing, insulation and upgrading to efficient electric appliances - would help tenants to...

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Housing PolicyRepost