Tag: Housing

Auckland Council Warns of Logistical Challenges if Government Adjusts Intensification Laws Mid-Process

Auckland Council Warns of Logistical Challenges if Government Adjusts Intensification Laws Mid-Process

The Asia Live News Service - January 16, 2026
The coalition government has signaled a potential rethink of its housing intensification plans for Auckland, following pushback from critics concerned about the scale and impact of the proposals. Housing Minister Chris Bishop confirmed on Friday that officials are exploring options...
Sydney housing. Several stakeholders have called for changes to Australia’s housing tax breaks

AMWU Calls for Phasing Out Capital Gains Tax Discount and Ending Negative Gearing as Housing Crisis Worsens

The Asia Live News Service - January 4, 2026
A major trade union has urged the federal government to radically overhaul Australia’s housing tax settings, warning that decades of policy have turned homes into financial assets rather than places to live, deepening inequality and locking younger Australians out of...