Publications

Cameron Atfield reports in the Brisbane Times (7.6.16) on details of the Brisbane City Council’s plans to construct an underground ‘metro’ public transport system at a

Amy Remeikis reports in the Brisbane Times (3.6.16) on the Law Society’s criticisms of the state government’s recently reinstated native vegetation management laws, surprisingly likened to

Policy Online carries a link (30.5.16) to a Climate Institute report outlining the financial risk to Australia’s housing and property sectors posed by the increasing effects

Marcus Foth writes in The Conversation (1.6.16) about the federal government’s recent ‘Smart Cities’ urban development plan, and argues that missing from this urban policy is

Policy Online carries a link (12.5.16) to an Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council report which argues the merits of climate change-resilient building sector principles, and suggestions for

The ABC reports (26.5.16) on the federal government’s announcement that it would commit $150M to the construction of dams and other water infrastructure projects in Queensland,

John Harrison comments in the Brisbane Times (22.5.16) about the pitfalls of governments relying too frequently on casino developments as an immediate boost to employment, tourism

The Brisbane Times reports (18.5.16) on the Prime Minister’s announcement in Townsville of funding for a new rail freight line to the city’s port. This stands

Richard Tomlinson writes in The Conversation (17.5.16) about the federal government’s interest in urban policy, witnessed in its recent ‘Smart Cities’ plan. The author argues that

Amy Remeikis reports in the Brisbane Times (16.5.16) on a proposal for an expanded resort development on the Jupiters casino site at Broadbeach. The plan is one of

Policy Online carries a link (13.5.16) to a QUT report investigating the results of government investment in the 1990s into city-based projects and urban development. The

Tony Moore reports in the Brisbane Times (13.5.16) on the meeting in Brisbane of SEQ council mayors, ahead of preparations for drawing up the next South East