City geography and economic policy
Australia’s economy is increasingly dominated by services produced in cities. But our big cities are nearing their limits. They are dividing geographically, home ownership is falling, and people can’t get the housing they want. Planning, housing, tax and transport policies need to adjust.
John Daley presented to the Council of City Lord Mayors at Parliament House on Wednesday 14 October 2015.
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