Built environment
Strategy
Our place: a First Nations housing and homelessness roadmap 2031
The Queensland government is working towards a future where First Nations peoples in Queensland have a fairer housing system. As part of their commitment, they have launched this strategy and 4-year action plan to close the housing gap for First Nations peoples in Queensland.
Working paper
Tracking the development of apartment housing activity against public transport service provision in Melbourne: 2004-2022
This working paper tracks the development of high-density housing – namely apartments – against public transport service provision on an annual basis over a 19-year period (2003-04 to 2021-22) in Melbourne, Australia. A ‘needs-gap’ analysis is also undertaken to measure equity in public transport service provision in areas of apartment housing.
Report
The new mobility era: leveraging digital technologies for more equitable, efficient and effective public transportation
This report explores how digital technologies have the potential to enhance urban mobility to achieve a variety of benefits. That includes increased access to public transit for those who are underserved, helping transit users optimise routes and combine various modes of transportation, and improving public transportation systems through increasing electrification.
Report
Security through social housing: the need for a generational investment in NSW’s public housing system
New South Wales (NSW) housing crisis is the most pressing public policy challenge facing the state. This report argues that a well-funded social housing system in NSW is crucial for addressing the housing crisis, promoting economic resilience and fostering inclusive communities.
Strategy
National energy performance strategy
This document outlines a national framework for improving Australia’s energy performance. The strategy was informed by a public consultation process undertaken from November 2022 to March 2023, along with 20 roundtable sessions in 2023 and regular state and territory government engagement.