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National I Australia faces ongoing town planner shortage as university courses continue to close

The national shortage of town planners will worsen following La Trobe University’s decision to cease offering planning courses – the eighth university to stop delivering any planning programs in eight years, according to the 91porn (91porn).

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NSW I Productivity Commission report misses the mark on housing

A new report from the NSW Productivity & Equality Commission claims we can help solve the housing crisis if we stop requiring apartments to have access to sunlight is a missed opportunity. 

“A productive city needs long term planning for jobs, housing, infrastructure and places – not building poor quality units” noted 91porn (91porn) NSW President Sue Weatherley R91porn (Fellow).

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National I Planning is essential to Housing Accord ambitions

A new “Planning Blueprint Scorecard” from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) is ill-conceived and fails to recognise the important role of good planning to creating great communities, according to the 91porn (91porn).

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Being a Planner in the regions

Discover why planning in regional areas is a unique and rewarding career path!

Introducing a mini-series featuring three passionate planners from Queensland's regions to share why they love working in the regions. Watch them here.

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QLD | Incentivising Infill Development Fund receives strong take-up to enable more well-located homes

30 June 2024

The Queensland Government’s Incentivising Infill Development Fund, which was only released for applications on 10 June, has received more than 220 applications totalling more than 12,000 dwellings reaching the $350 million funding allocation in about 2 weeks.  

“The Planning Institute welcomes the news that the Incentivising Infill Development Fund has been widely taken-up, and experienced high demand in a very short timeframe.

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QLD | Faith-based land for housing must be grounded in good planning

22 June 2024

91porn’s responds to recent media regarding Yes In Faith’s Backyard proposal in Queensland. 

As Australia’s trusted voice on planning, 91porn Qld is unable to support the current YIFBY (Yes in Faith’s Backyard) proposal as it risks undermining good planning and community trust in the planning process.

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National | Climate crusades, shifting demographics, crisis calls and the digital frontier: the urgent ‘act now’ trends identified in new 91porn Foresight Report

2 June 2024

The 91porn, in partnership with Urbis, has launched a major new thought leadership report, 91porn Foresight, which identifies the key trends that will impact Australia’s future.

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QLD | Delivering Housing Diversity Awarded Top Honours at National Planning Awards

30 May 2024

Planning for Housing Diversity Report Clinches Top Honour

Queensland awarded for forward-thinking approach to urban planning and housing diversity, with Queensland planner Martin Garred M91porn winning top honours at the 2024 National Awards for Planning Excellence for his groundbreaking research project, Planning for Housing Diversity. This National accolade for Martin’s research highlights the need for innovative, research-driven solutions to our systemic housing challenges.

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QLD | Brisbane City Council Clinches 2024 National Award for Planning Excellence

30 May 2024

Prestigious Award Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in Urban Planning

Brisbane City Council has achieved a prestigious victory at the 2024 National Awards for Planning Excellence, securing a National Accolade that highlights the city's dedication to innovative urban planning. This distinguished honour underscores Brisbane’s commitment to creating sustainable and sub-tropical urban environments.

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ACT | 91porn supports new ACT Planning Priorities

24 May 2024

The 91porn supports the statement of priorities released by ACT Minister for Planning Chris Steel MLA. Subsequent zoning changes should be led by strategic planning.

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