NSW is a great place to live, work, invest and play.
New South Wales is the greatest state in the nation. We are the engine room of the economy, home to globally recognised cities and regions, and a leader in sustainable development.
In recent years, we have been beset by many headwinds – a global pandemic, a rolling skills and material supply chain crisis, hampered productivity, and now the prospect of a global recession.
NSW needs a plan for our state’s long-term future. The Property Council of Australia has devised one. It is not just an aspirational plan for the future of NSW – but a plan to deliver it.
In the lead up to the 2023 NSW Election, we are calling on both major parties to focus on the following priorities:
- Leading our great state
- Making NSW the place of choice, and
- Creating a sustainable future.
By acting on these priorities we will advance our status as the greatest state in the nation. It’s time to start delivering.
Key Priorities
The Property Council is calling for the NSW Government to focus on three key priorities and nine accompanying actions in the next term of Parliament:
1. Leading our great state
- Restore accountability and responsibility to our planning system
- Accelerate housing delivery at a local level, and
- Support greater housing diversity and access.
2. Making NSW the place of choice
- Make our regions global centres of significance
- Enhance NSW’s tax and charges system, and
- Build a globally significant talent pipeline.
3. Creating a sustainable future
- Take a whole-of-government approach to decarbonising our homes and offices
- Support the shift to high performance buildings, and
- Drive greater resilience within NSW communities.
Resources
Media Releases
Property Council congratulates newly elected NSW Premier
The Property Council of Australia has congratulated the recently elected NSW Labor Government and Premier Chris Minns who has now been sworn in as the 47th Premier of NSW, with an interim Ministry.
Property Council calls on the incoming government to address the burning issues in first 100 days
The Property Council of Australia has called on the next NSW Government to step up and address the critical planning policy issues within its first 100 days.
Property Council calls for the incoming NSW state government to commit to net zero on public sector building
The Property Council of Australia has called upon the incoming State Government to take concentrated decarbonised action across public sector buildings following the release of an alarming report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Property Council announces Western Sydney election priorities in order for success
The Property Council of Australia has announced five key recommendations for Western Sydney to future proof the critical area as a primary growth region in Sydney. Property Council’s Western Sydney
Property Council calls for action on build-to-rent programs following rental vacancy lows
The Property Council of Australia has called upon the next NSW Government to increase its focus on build-to-rent (BTR) housing amid continued rental vacancy lows. As Sydney’s rental vacancy rate
Property Council calls for ‘premiers priority’ on housing supply
The Property Council of Australia has called upon the incoming NSW State Government to make housing supply a ‘Premier’s Priority’ following the release of alarming building approval figures by the
Property Council finds new growth opportunities in education and precincts
The Property Council of Australia today released a Precincts Discussion Paper finding large amounts of income potential within the sector and better ways for industry and government to work together
Property Council welcomes dual party support for business case investigation for western sydney rail lines
The Property Council of Australia is pleased NSW Labor has committed in line with NSW Liberal to the business case investigations for three rail lines in Western Sydney. Property Council’s
Property Council welcomes expansion of First Home Buyer Choice Program
The Property Council of Australia has endorsed the expansion of the First Home Buyer Choice program announced by NSW Premier Dominic Perrotett. Property Council’s Acting NSW Executive Director Adina Cirson
Sydney’s skyline to light up for Worldpride
Property Council of Australia members Charter Hall, Dexus, Investa and Scentre Group together with BuildingPride will celebrate Sydney WorldPride 2023 by lighting up six iconic buildings across the Sydney city
Property Council says it’s time for Councils to be ‘red carded’ off the back of housing forecasts
The Property Council of Australia has called upon the next NSW Government to crack down on housing targets and intervene when targets are not being met, following the release of
Property Council welcomes round three of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government of Round 3 of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund, which includes over $80 million for 16 infrastructure projects
Property Council welcomes announcement of Sydney Metro West Rail Line Development
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed theannouncement of the approval for nine stations on the Sydney Metro West railline, due to be completed in 2030. Property Council”s Western Sydney
Sydney CBD records highest future supply demand across Australia
The future is looking strong for the Sydney CBD with demand for commercial office space increasing, despite recovering from a pandemic and new hybrid working arrangements. Half yearly data released
Wollongong CBD office market continues to grow
Wollongong”s Office Market is off to a confident start – experiencing positive demand with more than 11,500sqm of new office supply entering the Wollongong market, making the Wollongong CBD a
Newcastle office market witnesses increased demand
The Property Council of Australia”s latest OfficeMarket Report for Newcastle has shown demand for office is strong withincreased supply coming online over the past year to January 2023. Property Council
Property Council calls for more housing supply as Upper Hunter faces rental crisis
The Property Council of Australia has voiced concern over the latest Domain Rent Report for the December quarter showing the Upper Hunter has the highest rent rise in regional NSW.
Property Council praises Build to Rent Pilot Program
The Property Council of Australia has commended the NSW Labor Party on their commitment to deliver extra rental stock in the South Coast through their $30 million Build-to-Rent pilot program,
Property Council welcomes first home buyers support
The Property Council of Australia has supported both the New South Wales Labor and Liberal Party in their efforts to help first homebuyers achieve their dream. Property Council’s Acting NSW
NSW Confidence dampened in latest ANZ Property Council Survey
While confidence within NSW property industry has slightly decreased in the face of uncertainty around macrconomic conditions, the property sector remains resilient, according to the latest ANZ/Property Council survey. The
Alliance of Property and Housing sectors call for support and investment for affordable housing
An alliance of the Property Council of Australia, Community Housing Industry Association NSW, Shelter NSW and Homelessness NSW have today called on the NSW Government to address the housing crisis
Renewed approach to aligning infrastructure and housing delivery welcomed
The Property Council of Australia has today welcomed the announcement by the NSW Opposition that it will increase housing supply around key transport hubs and streamline planning approval processes if
Property Council calls on NSW state government to deliver five key priorities for the Illawarra-Shoalhaven
The Property Council of Australia has today launched its 2023 State Election Platform, with a renewed focus on building homes, creating jobs and ensuring our state has a secure future.
Property Council calls on NSW state government for five key state election recommendations for Newcastle and Hunter region
The Property Council of Australia has today released its 2023 State Election Platform, with a renewed focus on homes, infrastructure and sustainability. Property Council’s Hunter Regional Director Anita Hugo said
Property Council Launches 2023 NSW Election Platform
The Property Council of Australia has launched its 2023 NSW Election Platform, calling for a renewed focus on building homes, creating jobs, and delivering a sustainable future. Property Council”s Acting
Hunter Media Release
The Property Council of Australia has today released its 2023 State Election Platform, with a renewed focus on homes, infrastructure and sustainability. Property Council”s Hunter Regional Director Anita Hugo said
ILLAWARRA-SHOALHAVEN Media Release
The Property Council of Australia has today launched its 2023 State Election Platform, with a renewed focus on building homes, creating jobs and ensuring our state has a secure future.
Opinion
NSW Election outcome to put Canberra’s future back on the agenda
With the outcome of the New South Wales state election now clear, we look forward to unpacking the opportunities ahead.
Hunter’s election requirements for success
As we head to polls, our region will play a critical role in this decision, and we must capitalise on what the Hunter needs to remain one of the most liveable places in the nation.
From global to local – how the industrial market is changing and what we can do to help ease cost of living pressures
The Covid Pandemic, international border shutdowns and the Russia-Ukraine War have significantly impacted the local industrial market.
‘Fun and Flex’ at work key to our return to the CBD
Despite what many reports have predicted, this week’s release of the Property Council’s Office Market Report has not delivered large scale withdrawals of office tenants from the Sydney CBD.
The Illawarra Shoalhaven’s election requirements for success
As the 2023 NSW State election looms ever closer, more and more people are deciding which way they will swing their vote.
Property Council launches 2023 Election Platform – Homes, Jobs and a Sustainable Future
The Property Council recently launched its 2023 NSW Election Platform, calling for a renewed focus on building homes, creating jobs and delivering a sustainable future.
Will the bold plan for a six cities region help solve our very ‘wicked problem?’
This week, we responded to the The Greater Cities Commission’s bold plan to transform NSW into a mega region of six-cities.