The ‘democracy sausage’ is one of the more popular features of voting that is unique to Australia. For some Australians it can be the highlight of their trip to the local polling booth on election day.
With a tightly fought election to be held in NSW this weekend, and the official federal election campaign now only a matter of weeks away, school P&Cs will be furiously stocking up on the bread, sausages and onions.
Of course, elections matter a lot more than a snag in bread. It’s our chance to set the future direction for our country and offer judgement on the policy platforms of the different parties. And for the property industry, these elections come at critical time for our industry, especially in the housing market.
There are some big issues at play. How do we manage the growth of our cities to deliver the quality of life and amenity Australians expect? How do we invest in the city-shaping and nation-building infrastructure that will drive productivity and generate economic growth? What are the incentives we need to attract investment and deliver certainty and confidence?
Today, we’re releasing the Property Council’s five point plan for prosperity, jobs and strong communities. It’s the platform by which we will be judging the policy proposals from candidates and parties at the upcoming federal election, as well as our post-election roadmap for an incoming government.
It’s a comprehensive plan that will help to ensure Australia’s biggest industry continues to underpin our future prosperity.