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Short-form research and analysis. Each note examines a specific claim, dataset, or policy mechanism in depth.

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No, Councils don't approve 98% of permits for new housing

New findings show that metropolitan Melbourne councils approve on average less than three-quarters of permits for new dwellings.

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No, Councils don't approve 98% of permits for new housing

New findings show that metropolitan Melbourne councils approve on average less than three-quarters of permits for new dwellings.

Local

Community consultation is unrepresentative and biased

Community consultation models used by local governments tend to favour the time-rich (property owners and older residents) over the time-poor (renters and younger residents).

Local

There is no planner supply shortage

In 1986, we delivered 54 homes per planner. Now, we deliver fewer than 9 homes per planner. Red tape has created a productivity crisis that more planners can't fix.

Commonwealth

The Activity Centre Program is redistributive

Through a focus on building in established areas, the Activity Centre Program is an opportunity to redistribute wealth and means to a greater number of Victorians.

State