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Urban Taskforce | Policy Agenda
Fact sheet: Population and property prices
26 February 2011
There is a common myth that an increased population will mean higher real estate prices and less Australians able to afford a home.
Fact sheet: Promoting liveable urban centres
26 February 2011
A bias against residential development in major urban centres is bad for the economy and will make urban transport problems even worse, according to a report commissioned by the Urban Taskforce.
Fact sheet: Property taxes and their drawbacks
26 February 2011
The Henry Tax Review, released in 2010 by the Commonwealth, backed developers concerns on property taxes.
Fact sheet: Reforming local council levies
26 February 2011
Those that argue for levies are mistaken if they believe that developers bear the costs of new or increased development charges.
Fact sheet: Renewal in centres and corridors
26 February 2011
Key urban centres and corridors can play a vital role in metropolitan and national economies.
Some corridors can be the focus of urban renewal - creating new diverse and liveable communities.
Others will be dominated by enterprises, providing locations for important local employment and services.
