Land use
Report
Cities for all ages
This report provides a structured approach for governments at all levels to develop and strengthen policies to build age-inclusive cities. It makes recommendations around inclusive urban planning, age-targeted housing solutions, tailored services and job opportunities, producing age-specific data, and sharing good practices through multi-city collaborations.
Report
Billions in the bush: renewable energy for regional prosperity
Large-scale renewable energy projects are estimated to deliver $1 billion to farmers by 2030, according to this report. The report looks at the growth in direct payment to host landholders as well as contributions to community funds, arguing that the substantial and stable income from these projects makes renewable energy a once in a generation...
Policy
National planning reform blueprint: planning, zoning and land release measures to improve housing supply
This Blueprint outlines planning, zoning, land release and other measures to improve housing supply and affordability. It comprises of 10 measures and 17 supporting actions.
Assessment
Shadow SPI: National Parks and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
The Bill amends the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 to change the reservation status of certain land, to establish the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Operating Fund and makes other amendments. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.
Report
How the NSW planning system works
This paper provides information on the New South Wales planning system that is current as at May 2024, and enables easier navigation across the system’s operational complexity, including through the use of diagrams.