The first in a series of papers focused on the housing crisis in Australia. It finds the current debate too often overlooks the significant opportunity presented by medium-density housing. The report proposes that reforms that allow modest increases to housing density could add close to one million new homes across Australia's five largest cities.

This report finds that housing in Australia's major cities is among the least affordable in the world. It proposes that three-storey townhouses and apartments should be permitted on all residential land in all capital cities as part of a concerted policy assault on the housing crisis. The report provides 11 recommendations.

An inquiry into and report on the impact of Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) on rural and regional communities and industries in New South Wales. A key finding from this first report found that a significant proportion of the Central-West Orana community believe the REZ has negatively impacted the region. The report makes six findings and...

A shovel-ready guide for the next government to fix the housing crisis. It calls on the federal government to re-engage in land use regulation and sets out six recommendations. It's signature ask is for a National Townhouse Accord, a National Cabinet brought together to liberalise planning restrictions and make townhouses legal to build throughout Australia.

The threat to housing in Australia from hazards such as bushfires, floods and cyclones is increasing, with replacement costs escalating. This report explores the housing policies that can improve community preparedness and responses to disasters. It presents several opportunities for policy development and practice change. Build back better approaches need to become the norm in...