The big ideas to transform NSW

The big ideas to transform NSWNSW is riding the wave of renewed economic momentum. And property has been central to the renaissance. But delivering on this opportunity requires continued commitment to investment, along with the right policy signals; a clear vision for the growth of our cities and regions; efficient regulation; better infrastructure; and tax reform.The Property Council is advocating an ambitious platform to all major parties contesting the NSW election in March 2015. Our policy agenda seeks to create a more vibrant, prosperous and liveable State.We continue to advocate for wholesale planning reform and local government reform in order to remove the regulatory impediments to investment in new housing and jobs, sustainable growth of our cities, and community confidence.In order to fund the next generation of infrastructure required to underpin the prosperity of our cities, we’re supporting the long-term partial lease of the State’s electricity transmission network.As our members own assets and invest in cities for the long-haul, we welcome the focus on big projects, such as the second harbour rail crossing.Sydney’s population growth is outpacing the delivery of jobs and homes, and lacks clear strategic direction. That’s why we’ve called for a new Metropolitan Strategy to 2035 and the formation of a Greater Sydney Commission to end the era of bureaucratic inertia and recalcitrance.We’ll be tracking the major parties’ announcements throughout the campaign on our election website. To see where they stand on issues of importance to our industry, visit www.propertyequalsprosperity.com.