Committee for Capital Cities Policy Agenda for Productivity, Resilience and Liveability

Australia’s capital cities are home to more than 15 million people and generate around 70 per cent of the nation’s economic output. In this joint policy paper, the Committee for Capital Cities argues that “density done well” should become the guiding principle for national urban policy, helping to address housing affordability, productivity, climate resilience and liveability in a coordinated way.  

Building on the Committees’ Six Priorities Policy Agenda, the report outlines practical recommendations for the Australian Government, including fast-tracked infrastructure funding to support well-located housing, a new City Partnerships model to strengthen collaboration across all levels of government, and dedicated investment in evidence-based urban policy leadership. The paper makes the case that well-planned growth can deliver stronger communities, a more productive economy and more sustainable cities for future generations.  

Download the report to explore the policy recommendations shaping the future of Australia’s capital cities. 

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