Built environment
Report
Funding fairer housing
This report proposes delivering cheaper housing for homebuyers through the creation of a Commonwealth-administered Extreme Land Wealth Levy that applies only to the largest land portfolios in Australia. It proposes a levy on unproductive land worth over $20m could deliver a 10% stamp duty cut for all new houses, enhancing supply and fairness.
Report
Power games: who’s driving high power bills?
Power bills have become a growing source of stress for Australians. This report finds three key drivers behind Australia's high power prices. It finds expanding renewable energy, storage and transmission lowers long-term costs. The report calls for governments to progress rolling out renewable energy and storage, and ensure the benefits are shared by everyone.
Report
HIA planning blueprint scorecard: 2026 Update
The scorecard assesses all Australian planning systems and highlights the scale and pace of planning reform across the country. It benchmarks each state and territory according to four themes based on the objectives of the National planning reform blueprint. No jurisdiction scored greater than 3 out of 5 on their planning reforms.
Briefing paper
Curb tax breaks. Build social homes. Fix housing affordability.
This briefing note outlines how tax breaks for property investors in Australia are contributing to worsening housing affordability. It proposes the Federal Government recalibrate its housing policies to prioritise people on low incomes. It should curb the 50% CGT discount and negative gearing and invest the savings in essential supports such as social housing.
Survey Report
No way out: frontline services in Australia’s housing crisis
The report presents the findings of a national survey in January 2026 capturing the experiences and insights of organisations working across homelessness, housing, domestic and family violence, mental health, disability and community services. The responses provide a picture of how the housing crisis is playing out on the ground for clients, services, and the workforce...