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Drone Aerial view of Suburban federation residential house in Sydney NSW Australia

Sorting out uncertainty in the planning system

Dr Marcus Spiller, Principal and Partner at SGS Economics and Planning Pty Ltd

  • 3rd February 2025
  • Australia
  • 8 mins read

In this briefing, Dr Spiller examines how Australia’s planning regulations impact housing supply responsiveness, arguing that the planning system needs clearer performance-based standards, including quantitative, non-negotiable, and easily accessible requirements for site design, development contributions, and social or affordable housing.

Drone Aerial view of Suburban federation residential house in Sydney NSW Australia

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