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Urban Taskforce | Policy Agenda
Fact sheet: Anti-competitive rules in the planning system
27 February 2011
Planning laws restrict the supply of development sites. The more potential development sites means more competition amongst land-owners.
Planning laws also block new retailers based on the fears of their competitors.
Policy Principles
27 February 2011
The Urban Taskforce promotes public policy that supports affordable housing, positive environmental outcomes, good urban design, effective and innovative infrastructure, and healthy, vibrant communities.
The Urban Taskforce is an active participant in the ongoing review and reform of the regulatory framework, working hard to promote the interests of the urban development industry in the planning, environmental and building assessment processes.
Fact sheet: Inflexible car parking rules
26 February 2011
Mandatory and inflexible minimum and maximum control on car parking numbers will not reduce car ownership.
In many instances, it stops new housing, new workplaces and new retail premises from being built.
In other instances, it will lead to more cars being parked on the street.
Fact sheet: Improving the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act
26 February 2011
Ecologically sustainable development is an important principle that does, and should, guide urban development. This principle ensures that development meets the needs of Australians today, while conserving our ecosystems for the benefit of future generations.
In many respects, the Federal Governments Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act merely duplicates state legislation. This leads to bureaucratic duplication and red tape. Australia needs a more efficient approvals process for urban development if our nation is to get the housing, commercial, retail and industrial development it needs.
Fact sheet: Housings impact on biodiversity
26 February 2011
Ecologically sustainable development is an important principle that does, and should, guide urban development. This principle ensures that development meets the needs of Australians today, while conserving our ecosystems for the benefit of future generations.
