Our own Jonathan O'Brien represented Abundant Housing Network Australia at the recent Commonwealth Inquiry into Productivity. Here he is talking about why our cities are the engines of Australia's economy:
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We welcome this weekend’s Federal Budget announcement of a $2 billion local infrastructure fund to unlock more homes across the country. As one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities over the last couple of decades, Canberra must get its fair share of this huge federal investment.
Housing must be at the core of the divestment of old defence land. AHNA advocates for transforming these underutilised assets into vibrant, high-density urban spaces rather than letting them deteriorate at high public cost.
We urge the Commonwealth Government to follow the evidence and reduce the discount rate. The additional revenue recovered should be used to: → Fund a revitalised National Competition Policy, → Fund the construction of more public housing, and → Raise the rate.
Very proud to see my friend and comrade, @howardfmaclean.bsky.social, named as a finalist for the 2026 ACT Young Australian of the Year, thanks to his work leading @greatercanberra.org.au! australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/h...
The OECD tells Australia we need to fix our broken planning systems to get out of our housing crisis 👇
One underrated positive change in the new govt structure is the positioning of housing directly within Treasury, rather than Social Services. This makes sense: housing is fundamental economic infrastructure. 🧵
A re-elected Albanese Government can’t take a breather on housing. The crisis isn’t slowing down and the current policies won’t shift the dial. It must hit the ground running. That’s why we launched 'The Brick Book' — 6 big ideas for real reform.
It's time for the federal government to step up and lead. We need more medium density housing. We need more social and public housing. We need more assistance for renters. Let's do it!
Andrew Donnellan@andrew.donnellan.id.au · last yr.And here he is with the @abundanthousing.org.au Brick Book!
🧱 THE BRICK BOOK — A federal path to a nation that builds It's time for the Commonwealth to step up and shape how Australia uses its most precious asset: land. THE BRICK BOOK lays out 6 big ideas to help fix housing—and make Australia a nation that builds again. Thread 🧵
The fundamentals of building don’t change when you cross borders—only regulations do. Electricity is the same in NSW or VIC. A national licensing scheme for electrical trades is common sense, helping fill skills shortages faster!
Why are grocery prices in Australia so high? It’s not just inflation—it's about competition. The ACCC just dropped a key insight: simplifying planning laws can lower prices by letting more supermarkets compete. Here's what's happening 👇
It's great to see the Prime Minister take leadership on making Australia a country that builds the homes that people need🏘️🏗️
The Abundant Housing Network Australia welcomes the addition of housing construction workers to the core skills visa list, a necessary step toward building the 1.2 million well-located homes our country desperately needs.
Hello Bluesky! We're AHNA, a national alliance of local community activists fighting for better cities and abundant housing—more homes where people want to live—all over Australia.