Peter Tulip
@petertulip.bsky.social
Chief economist at Centre for Independent Studies
I should have been clearer. They didn't walk away. They sold or rented the 95% and never completed the rest, avoiding the charges.
December 30, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I should have been clearer. They didn't walk away. They sold or rented the 95% and never completed the rest, avoiding the charges.
When New South Wales levied developer charges "on completion" we got a lot of 95% finished projects that never completed.
December 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
When New South Wales levied developer charges "on completion" we got a lot of 95% finished projects that never completed.
I wonder if easier vehicle efficiency standards are more important than tax incentives, as in the US.
"Light commercial vehicles" like Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol are allowed 210 g/km of CO2; while passenger vehicles have to meet 141 g/km.
"Light commercial vehicles" like Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol are allowed 210 g/km of CO2; while passenger vehicles have to meet 141 g/km.
December 23, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I wonder if easier vehicle efficiency standards are more important than tax incentives, as in the US.
"Light commercial vehicles" like Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol are allowed 210 g/km of CO2; while passenger vehicles have to meet 141 g/km.
"Light commercial vehicles" like Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol are allowed 210 g/km of CO2; while passenger vehicles have to meet 141 g/km.
Lots of voters say housing is their number 1 concern. So the potential to move votes is substantial.
I can't prove this, but I think the popularity of the NSW and Victorian State governments is partly attributable to their aggressive action on housing (and ability to label the opposition as NIMBYs)
I can't prove this, but I think the popularity of the NSW and Victorian State governments is partly attributable to their aggressive action on housing (and ability to label the opposition as NIMBYs)
December 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Lots of voters say housing is their number 1 concern. So the potential to move votes is substantial.
I can't prove this, but I think the popularity of the NSW and Victorian State governments is partly attributable to their aggressive action on housing (and ability to label the opposition as NIMBYs)
I can't prove this, but I think the popularity of the NSW and Victorian State governments is partly attributable to their aggressive action on housing (and ability to label the opposition as NIMBYs)
That contrasts with the Government, which wants house prices to grow sustainably.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
That contrasts with the Government, which wants house prices to grow sustainably.
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Evidence that Labor's inaction on housing is less than wildly popular with voters:
Tony Barry: “In focus groups, housing is the number 1 issue… We asked: ‘Who has the better policy on housing? Albanese, Dutton or neither?’ Neither was the highest number by far”
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Tony Barry: “In focus groups, housing is the number 1 issue… We asked: ‘Who has the better policy on housing? Albanese, Dutton or neither?’ Neither was the highest number by far”
youtu.be/okiuDssxS4Y?... (at 36:00)
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December 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Evidence that Labor's inaction on housing is less than wildly popular with voters:
Tony Barry: “In focus groups, housing is the number 1 issue… We asked: ‘Who has the better policy on housing? Albanese, Dutton or neither?’ Neither was the highest number by far”
youtu.be/okiuDssxS4Y?... (at 36:00)
Tony Barry: “In focus groups, housing is the number 1 issue… We asked: ‘Who has the better policy on housing? Albanese, Dutton or neither?’ Neither was the highest number by far”
youtu.be/okiuDssxS4Y?... (at 36:00)
A great idea.
But rigour and randomisation seem ambitious.
I would be happy with any evidence-based evaluation.
The RBA's post-mortems on its Covid-era programs and forecasts are a great advance.
www.rba.gov.au/monetary-pol...
www.rba.gov.au/publications...
But rigour and randomisation seem ambitious.
I would be happy with any evidence-based evaluation.
The RBA's post-mortems on its Covid-era programs and forecasts are a great advance.
www.rba.gov.au/monetary-pol...
www.rba.gov.au/publications...
Box B: Annual Forecast Review | Statement on Monetary Policy – November 2025
Box B: Annual Forecast Review | Statement on Monetary Policy – November 2025
www.rba.gov.au
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
A great idea.
But rigour and randomisation seem ambitious.
I would be happy with any evidence-based evaluation.
The RBA's post-mortems on its Covid-era programs and forecasts are a great advance.
www.rba.gov.au/monetary-pol...
www.rba.gov.au/publications...
But rigour and randomisation seem ambitious.
I would be happy with any evidence-based evaluation.
The RBA's post-mortems on its Covid-era programs and forecasts are a great advance.
www.rba.gov.au/monetary-pol...
www.rba.gov.au/publications...
Does this masterplanned community address your concerns?
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The Cherrybrook Precinct will feature a vibrant town centre adjacent to the station with the creation of retail spaces and amenities.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Does this masterplanned community address your concerns?
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Yes, with the insurance companies closely monitoring builders and their reputation.
November 22, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Yes, with the insurance companies closely monitoring builders and their reputation.
Opal Towers failed because of non-compliant support beams. That (or Mascot) does not warrant changes to the building code.
I think it requires changes to certification, so the code is properly enforced.
I think it requires changes to certification, so the code is properly enforced.
November 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Opal Towers failed because of non-compliant support beams. That (or Mascot) does not warrant changes to the building code.
I think it requires changes to certification, so the code is properly enforced.
I think it requires changes to certification, so the code is properly enforced.
Builders and/or certifiers should post a bond that gets returned (with interest) after say 10 years if no major faults are found.
Essentially, that is a warranty that can't be evaded by bankruptcy.
Essentially, that is a warranty that can't be evaded by bankruptcy.
November 22, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Builders and/or certifiers should post a bond that gets returned (with interest) after say 10 years if no major faults are found.
Essentially, that is a warranty that can't be evaded by bankruptcy.
Essentially, that is a warranty that can't be evaded by bankruptcy.