The newly launched National Urban Policy sets out a vision for our cities and suburbs.
The National Urban Policy supports our highest priorities, from equitable access to jobs, homes and services, to climate resilience and lowering emissions.
It includes a shared vision for sustainable urban growth, as agreed by National Planning Ministers. It also outlines our priorities as we work with partner governments on issues that impact our urban areas to be more:
- liveable and equitable
- productive and innovative
- sustainable and resilient.
It provides a framework and goals that support all cities, large and small—from our central business districts to suburban and peri-urban realms and everything in between.
The National Urban Policy was developed with input from stakeholders including other Commonwealth agencies, state, territory and local governments, industry, urban policy experts and First Nations stakeholders.
The Urban Policy Forum, chaired by Emeritus Professor Barbara Norman, played an integral role in developing the National Urban Policy. These experts in urban development were central to delivering the Government’s revitalised approach to urban policy, highlighting the urgent challenges facing our cities and suburbs.
This work builds on our strong investment in cities and suburbs, including the Thriving Suburbs Program, urban and regional Precincts and Partnerships Programs and the Housing Support Program.
For more information
- Read the Ministers’ media release