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.

Rising regulatory burden is estimated to have added at least $5.5 billion in business-related compliance costs over the last five financial years. This report highlights the increasing complexity of Australia’s regulatory framework. It identifies regulatory reform as one of the most significant opportunities to unlock productivity gains and secure Australia’s future prosperity.

This report provides a blueprint for the Australian Government to cut red tape and out-of-date regulation in order to reduce costs for consumers and businesses, boost productivity and get more homes built faster. It finds that Australia has a more than $110 billion red-tape burden, which is holding back investment and major projects critical to...

This paper outlines how a charter to overhaul Australia’s regulatory system would boost Australia's productivity levels. The paper sets out a blueprint for a Charter of Regulatory Effectiveness (CORE) – a proposed legislative instrument for Commonwealth, state and territory governments. Beyond regulatory reform, the paper makes a series of complementary proposals for enhanced productivity in...

The upcoming Australian Government's Economic Reform Roundtable is a significant opportunity to address the barriers holding back the building and construction industry, and with it, Australia’s housing supply. The industry is constrained by outdated systems, inconsistent regulation and severe skill shortages. This paper outlines the reforms the industry believes are essential.