Give regional satellite cities a seat at the table
Empower regional ‘satellite cities’ with populations greater than 100,000 to get a ‘seat at the table’ and provide them a bigger say in key government policy decision making alongside National Cabinet.
Create and enhance regional satellite cities
There is great opportunity to create and strengthen larger satellite cities as ‘regional hubs’ and prioritise investment and economic growth and services into these ‘hubs’ to support their surrounding communities and divert away from the current heavy reliance on capital cities.
Targeted support for households
Provide targeted affordable housing options by working with community housing providers, non-profits and housing industry. Subsidies, low-interest loans and boosting regional housing guarantees.
Boost local economy
Support local economic development to create jobs and stimulate demand for housing. A thriving local economy can attract new residents and retain current ones.
Fund enabling infrastructure
Increase government investment in enabling infrastructure including water, sewerage, electricity, roads and other key services to supports new developments and get shovel (build) ready land delivered faster.
Improve infrastructure
Invest in infrastructure such as transportation, healthcare, and education in regional areas. Improved amenities can make these areas more attractive to potential residents and businesses.
Utilise innovative building methods
Encourage the use of innovative and efficient building methods, such as modular construction or prefabrication, which can speed up construction times and reduce costs and overcome some of the labour shortages particularly in regional and remote communities.
Support different housing options
Encourage the development of a broad range of different housing typologies to meet different market segments and support consumer choice. Housing in all locations is needed, including greenfield, brownfield, regional and rural and infill housing.