Category: housing
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Sadly, the state of debate on housing remains dismal. Politicians have been repeatedly called out for peddling policies that exacerbate the problem, driven by short-term electoral gain. The OECD has 22 recommended policies to make housing more efficient, more inclusive and more sustainable. ⭐ items are the remit of the state government. Governments have run…
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Council should be lobbying for a better outcome for the current Brunswick Public Housing to support housing affordability. The public-private development of state government public housing has resulted in a net loss of state-owned public housing. The State government has essentially sold-off public housing for private residents in some of the most unaffordable areas of…
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Brunswick Voice has reached out to candidates on a range of issues. What is your position on removing on-street parking from sections of Sydney Road, Brunswick, to make space for a separated cycling lane and for the construction of accessible tram stops? I support implementing accessible tram stops on Sydney Road. I support greater prioritisation,…
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Olivia contacted me by email with the following concerns and here are my responses. Accessible transport along Sydney Rd, especially for when works along the Upfield Line commence See my pledge to support the Sydney Road Accesible Tram stops. With the Skyrail project likely abandoned, the need to make Sydney Road more accessible likely reduces.…
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The state government continues to erode ratepayers’ rights to object to inappropriate development. Residents need jargon-free explanations of planning changes that impact them. There are many benefits to the State Government’s housing planning scheme changes. But along the way, some important changes reduce the influence of local councils, and especially, residents rights. Merri-bek was ahead…
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The Victorian government’s new short-stay levy will increase the price of short-stay accommodation for anyone wanting to stay in Victoria – including for Victorians. Allowing local councils to limit or ban short-stays will likely marginally reduce the supply of short-stay accommodation further driving up prices. However, neither of these measures comes with any certainty about…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 