Greater Canberra
@greatercanberra.org.au
A more liveable, sustainable, and affordable Canberra for everyone.
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Authorised by Howard Maclean for Greater Canberra Inc.
If we truly want to maintain Canberra's status as "the bush capital", then we need reforms that enable us to build housing in those areas already occupied, not enable further sprawl that will undermine the bush capital.
November 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
If we truly want to maintain Canberra's status as "the bush capital", then we need reforms that enable us to build housing in those areas already occupied, not enable further sprawl that will undermine the bush capital.
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Comments on the Northern Gateway Draft Plan Amendment close 5pm Tuesday.
The @greatercanberra.org.au take: great that rezoning is *finally* happening, but it's also far from sufficient. Height limits as low as 8.5m *right next to light rail*
More info: www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
The @greatercanberra.org.au take: great that rezoning is *finally* happening, but it's also far from sufficient. Height limits as low as 8.5m *right next to light rail*
More info: www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
November 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Comments on the Northern Gateway Draft Plan Amendment close 5pm Tuesday.
The @greatercanberra.org.au take: great that rezoning is *finally* happening, but it's also far from sufficient. Height limits as low as 8.5m *right next to light rail*
More info: www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
The @greatercanberra.org.au take: great that rezoning is *finally* happening, but it's also far from sufficient. Height limits as low as 8.5m *right next to light rail*
More info: www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
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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!
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November 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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!
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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. 🧵
This makes sense: housing is fundamental economic infrastructure. 🧵
May 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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. 🧵
This makes sense: housing is fundamental economic infrastructure. 🧵
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My quality of life would be greatly improved by having as many of my dearest friends as possible living near me, much more so than heritage restrictions that make it impossible to build mixed-use in the best group centre area in the Inner South
"Is it truly the shopfronts that make Kingston special, or is it the sense of community and accessibility that draws people in?"
May 25, 2025 at 5:16 AM
My quality of life would be greatly improved by having as many of my dearest friends as possible living near me, much more so than heritage restrictions that make it impossible to build mixed-use in the best group centre area in the Inner South
"Is it truly the shopfronts that make Kingston special, or is it the sense of community and accessibility that draws people in?"
May 25, 2025 at 5:14 AM
"Is it truly the shopfronts that make Kingston special, or is it the sense of community and accessibility that draws people in?"
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Huge win from the Greater Canberra crew! In just four years, GC’s ragtag bunch of volunteers have completely reshaped Canberra politics, redesigned the entire planning scheme and secured crosspartisan support for the changes.
MISSING MIDDLE IS COMING TO CANBERRA!
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
May 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Huge win from the Greater Canberra crew! In just four years, GC’s ragtag bunch of volunteers have completely reshaped Canberra politics, redesigned the entire planning scheme and secured crosspartisan support for the changes.
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It's fantastic to see @greatercanberra.org.au strong advocacy for zoning reform is paying off! The only way to end this housing shortage is to build our way out.
MISSING MIDDLE IS COMING TO CANBERRA!
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
May 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
It's fantastic to see @greatercanberra.org.au strong advocacy for zoning reform is paying off! The only way to end this housing shortage is to build our way out.
MISSING MIDDLE IS COMING TO CANBERRA!
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
May 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
MISSING MIDDLE IS COMING TO CANBERRA!
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
The ACT Government has today released its Missing Middle plan to enable more medium-density housing across Canberra.
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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!
And here he is with the @abundanthousing.org.au Brick Book!
April 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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!
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And now, last but not least, @howardfmaclean.bsky.social, telling us that Australia hasn't built enough housing, and that's why we spend more on housing than we did when we were a much poorer country a century ago.
April 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
And now, last but not least, @howardfmaclean.bsky.social, telling us that Australia hasn't built enough housing, and that's why we spend more on housing than we did when we were a much poorer country a century ago.
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The @davidpocock.bsky.social housing event is kicking off - good to see him pointing out that the major party policy announcements are too focused on first home buyers when we need to care about everyone including renters
April 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The @davidpocock.bsky.social housing event is kicking off - good to see him pointing out that the major party policy announcements are too focused on first home buyers when we need to care about everyone including renters
On tonight - register now!
TOMORROW NIGHT: Our convenor, @howardfmaclean.bsky.social, will be joining @davidpocock.bsky.social's panel discussion on the Great Housing Debate to make the case for Missing Middle housing!
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
April 22, 2025 at 5:23 AM
On tonight - register now!
TOMORROW NIGHT: Our convenor, @howardfmaclean.bsky.social, will be joining @davidpocock.bsky.social's panel discussion on the Great Housing Debate to make the case for Missing Middle housing!
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
April 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
TOMORROW NIGHT: Our convenor, @howardfmaclean.bsky.social, will be joining @davidpocock.bsky.social's panel discussion on the Great Housing Debate to make the case for Missing Middle housing!
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
Join us 6:30pm-8pm at Erindale Theatre!
Register and submit your questions here: buff.ly/oIL3tZp
Together with our friends at @sydney.yimby.au, @yimby.melbourne and @greaterbrisbane.org, today we're launching THE BRICK BOOK, our federal policy platform for the 2025 election.
⬇️Read it here!
⬇️Read it here!
🧱 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.
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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 🧵
April 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Together with our friends at @sydney.yimby.au, @yimby.melbourne and @greaterbrisbane.org, today we're launching THE BRICK BOOK, our federal policy platform for the 2025 election.
⬇️Read it here!
⬇️Read it here!
MEDIA RELEASE: Stop NIMBY lawfare against public housing
We strongly support the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
buff.ly/4hp7NTy
We strongly support the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
buff.ly/4hp7NTy
February 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
MEDIA RELEASE: Stop NIMBY lawfare against public housing
We strongly support the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
buff.ly/4hp7NTy
We strongly support the Government’s legislation to fast-track planning approvals for public housing and public health facilities by removing the possibility of third-party ACAT appeals.
buff.ly/4hp7NTy
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made my first planning submission in favour of this
Support more homes in Ainslie! Draft Plan Amendment 2 would allow the Ainslie Football Club to advance a mixed use project that protects its existing oval while delivering 200-400 homes. Find more details about how to show your support below!
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
February 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
made my first planning submission in favour of this
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It's great to see the Prime Minister take leadership on making Australia a country that builds the homes that people need🏘️🏗️
February 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
It's great to see the Prime Minister take leadership on making Australia a country that builds the homes that people need🏘️🏗️
Support more homes in Ainslie! Draft Plan Amendment 2 would allow the Ainslie Football Club to advance a mixed use project that protects its existing oval while delivering 200-400 homes. Find more details about how to show your support below!
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
February 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Support more homes in Ainslie! Draft Plan Amendment 2 would allow the Ainslie Football Club to advance a mixed use project that protects its existing oval while delivering 200-400 homes. Find more details about how to show your support below!
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
www.planning.act.gov.au/professional...
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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.
December 3, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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.
It’s that time of year - our Annual General Meeting is happening tonight, 6pm at the Griffin Centre in Civic. Come along to hear about what we’ve been up to, and where we’re going next in our push for more homes, and a more liveable and sustainable Canberra.
November 24, 2024 at 11:26 PM
It’s that time of year - our Annual General Meeting is happening tonight, 6pm at the Griffin Centre in Civic. Come along to hear about what we’ve been up to, and where we’re going next in our push for more homes, and a more liveable and sustainable Canberra.
Over the past year, the ACT has built more homes per person than any state bar Victoria. The result? Rental affordability has *improved*. There’s a long way to go, but it’s clear that building more homes is the key to making Canberra more affordable for all.
November 24, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Over the past year, the ACT has built more homes per person than any state bar Victoria. The result? Rental affordability has *improved*. There’s a long way to go, but it’s clear that building more homes is the key to making Canberra more affordable for all.
Our next members and supporters catch-up is on tomorrow (Saturday) at the new time of 2pm! Catch us at Tilley’s Devine Cafe in Lyneham to talk about all things housing and urbanism. All welcome.
November 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Our next members and supporters catch-up is on tomorrow (Saturday) at the new time of 2pm! Catch us at Tilley’s Devine Cafe in Lyneham to talk about all things housing and urbanism. All welcome.
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every time I look at this graphic it annoys me so much
The Triangle still feels empty, we have so, so much room in which to build more national institutions. The Ngurra precinct was going to do that, but alas that's going to Acton now.
(Currently, about 2x the land in the main area of the Triangle is used for surface car parking vs buildings...)
(Currently, about 2x the land in the main area of the Triangle is used for surface car parking vs buildings...)
November 16, 2024 at 2:37 AM
every time I look at this graphic it annoys me so much
Don't forget that our first ever urbanist book club is happening tonight - 6pm at King O'Malleys in Civic. Come along to hear more about how great public transport can make for even better cities!
November 16, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Don't forget that our first ever urbanist book club is happening tonight - 6pm at King O'Malleys in Civic. Come along to hear more about how great public transport can make for even better cities!