on Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny’s concerns about urban sprawl and her vow to urgently promote development in established suburbs, rather than greenfield areas on the city fringe.Two government ministers – who were not allowed to discuss cabinet deliberations publicly – said Kilkenny and Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan were working on reforms to streamline planning for new housing near public transport in established suburbs, including along the government’s flagship Suburban Rail Loop.
On Tuesday, social housing groups said that a fairer outcome for Victorians in housing should be central to major planning reforms. The Property Council flagged its preparedness to support more social housing on Tuesday. “Any proposed solutions to the housing affordability crisis we’re facing must acknowledge the simple reality that we need to deliver more housing of all types, including social and affordable housing,” Evans said.
“The starting point to manage our growing city is to ensure all residents, whether they live in the inner-city or outer suburbs, have access to high-quality transport and community infrastructure,” he said.