Research and advocacy that creates policy change
Since 2023, our research and advocacy has helped drive concrete policy reform across Victoria and Australia in favour of more sustainable, liveable, and affordable cities.
Topline numbers
1.6M+
Potential New Homes Unlocked
Since 2023, according to Grattan Institute analysis
30+
Policy Reports & Submissions
Generating real, actionable policy change across Victoria
250+
Media Features
Across major Australian outlets, reaching millions of voters
Recent media
Councils urged to join in planning reform (opens in a new tab)
“Legacy planning shibboleths are being upended almost daily in Victoria and NSW as state governments override commonly held beliefs, and the vocal objections of local residents, to permit more housing. The YIMBY movements in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra are a big part of that story.”
“Judging by recent reforms… they can claim some success in influencing government policies.”
“They’re pro-growth and they’re by and large more economically literate than a lot of people who’ve been commenting on cities in the past.”
“An absolutely outstanding organisation who are already achieving quite a lot.”
“The tide has turned, driven… by the rise of the YIMBY movement.”
Changemaking highlights
The $2 billion national upzoning incentive fund will unlock housing Australia-wide
The Commonwealth Government announced infrastructure funding—delivered to states that undertake meaningful supply-side planning and construction reform.
The Better Decisions Made Faster Act codifies housing supply as a goal of land use policy
The Victorian Parliament passed the most significant reform to planning legislation in decades—overhauling approval pathways, restricting third-party appeals, and introducing the goal of housing supply to every planning decision made in the state.
Restrictive Covenant reform unlocks tens of thousands of homes across Melbourne
As part of the Better Decisions Made Faster Act, the Victorian Government Victoria ended the ability of century-old private agreements to block housing where the planning scheme supports it.