Peter Tulip
@petertulip.bsky.social
Chief economist at Centre for Independent Studies
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Peter Tulip
@petertulip.bsky.social
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This paper summarises what I see as the key points in the Australian housing debate, as of February 2024.
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3-storey townhouses and apartments should be permitted on all residential land in all capital cities to help fix Australia’s housing crisis.
Building more homes will create cheaper housing and more productive cities. Our new report shows how. buff.ly/NfAM6C7 #auspol
Building more homes will create cheaper housing and more productive cities. Our new report shows how. buff.ly/NfAM6C7 #auspol
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
3-storey townhouses and apartments should be permitted on all residential land in all capital cities to help fix Australia’s housing crisis.
Building more homes will create cheaper housing and more productive cities. Our new report shows how. buff.ly/NfAM6C7 #auspol
Building more homes will create cheaper housing and more productive cities. Our new report shows how. buff.ly/NfAM6C7 #auspol
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'Housing in Australia’s cities is now among the least affordable in the world. At the heart of the problem is the fact we just haven’t built enough homes to meet rising demand.'
Catch our latest op-ed in The New Daily:
Catch our latest op-ed in The New Daily:
How planning stops more housing - and how to fix it - Grattan Institute
Planning regulations limit the density of our major cities. But changing planning restrictions could help fix the housing crisis.
grattan.edu.au
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
'Housing in Australia’s cities is now among the least affordable in the world. At the heart of the problem is the fact we just haven’t built enough homes to meet rising demand.'
Catch our latest op-ed in The New Daily:
Catch our latest op-ed in The New Daily:
Greens, socialists and other leftist opponents of zoning liberalisation insist on big spending on social housing instead.
Their mistake is viewing upzoning as an alternative to social housing.
No, it is a precondition.
Their mistake is viewing upzoning as an alternative to social housing.
No, it is a precondition.
Zoning reform measures have divided tenant advocates in New York. Yet loosening the city’s anti-housing regime is essential if we ever want to build social housing at scale.
You Can’t Have Social Housing Without Building Housing
Zoning reform measures have divided tenant advocates in New York. Yet loosening the city’s anti-housing regime is essential if we ever want to build social housing at scale.
jacobin.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Greens, socialists and other leftist opponents of zoning liberalisation insist on big spending on social housing instead.
Their mistake is viewing upzoning as an alternative to social housing.
No, it is a precondition.
Their mistake is viewing upzoning as an alternative to social housing.
No, it is a precondition.
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Banning AirBnB is a case where the “abundance” framing is useful.
I get the desire to prioritize residents over visitors in a housing emergency.
But shouldn’t the bigger long-term goal be more housing *and* more hotels? Rather than just managing scarcity?
I get the desire to prioritize residents over visitors in a housing emergency.
But shouldn’t the bigger long-term goal be more housing *and* more hotels? Rather than just managing scarcity?
October 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Banning AirBnB is a case where the “abundance” framing is useful.
I get the desire to prioritize residents over visitors in a housing emergency.
But shouldn’t the bigger long-term goal be more housing *and* more hotels? Rather than just managing scarcity?
I get the desire to prioritize residents over visitors in a housing emergency.
But shouldn’t the bigger long-term goal be more housing *and* more hotels? Rather than just managing scarcity?
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Who really benefits from expansive heritage overlays?
They directly increase housing costs for renters and homeowners, but the public benefit is far from clear. It's time to re-evaluate the trade-offs. 👇
They directly increase housing costs for renters and homeowners, but the public benefit is far from clear. It's time to re-evaluate the trade-offs. 👇
October 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Who really benefits from expansive heritage overlays?
They directly increase housing costs for renters and homeowners, but the public benefit is far from clear. It's time to re-evaluate the trade-offs. 👇
They directly increase housing costs for renters and homeowners, but the public benefit is far from clear. It's time to re-evaluate the trade-offs. 👇
Apparently some Trotskyists don't like the authors of this column.
Nevertheless, housing policy in Auckland led to a 28% reduction in rent, relative to other NZ cities.
It is foolish not to ask whether other cities around the globe might learn from that.
Nevertheless, housing policy in Auckland led to a 28% reduction in rent, relative to other NZ cities.
It is foolish not to ask whether other cities around the globe might learn from that.
Lessons from planning reform in NZ. For the UK and everyone.
By Former UK Housing Secretary Sir Simon Clarke and NZ housing minister Chris Bishop.
Recommended.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
By Former UK Housing Secretary Sir Simon Clarke and NZ housing minister Chris Bishop.
Recommended.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
'New Zealand shows how UK can end housing crisis - we must fix fundamentals'
Empty words do not build homes. Supply does. That means freeing up land where people want to live.
www.express.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Apparently some Trotskyists don't like the authors of this column.
Nevertheless, housing policy in Auckland led to a 28% reduction in rent, relative to other NZ cities.
It is foolish not to ask whether other cities around the globe might learn from that.
Nevertheless, housing policy in Auckland led to a 28% reduction in rent, relative to other NZ cities.
It is foolish not to ask whether other cities around the globe might learn from that.
When the electorate realises that stimulating demand worsens affordability, the Federal government will need to do something to boost housing supply.
And not just social housing. Something for the 96% of households who live in market housing.
And not just social housing. Something for the 96% of households who live in market housing.
October 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
When the electorate realises that stimulating demand worsens affordability, the Federal government will need to do something to boost housing supply.
And not just social housing. Something for the 96% of households who live in market housing.
And not just social housing. Something for the 96% of households who live in market housing.
Lessons from planning reform in NZ. For the UK and everyone.
By Former UK Housing Secretary Sir Simon Clarke and NZ housing minister Chris Bishop.
Recommended.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
By Former UK Housing Secretary Sir Simon Clarke and NZ housing minister Chris Bishop.
Recommended.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
'New Zealand shows how UK can end housing crisis - we must fix fundamentals'
Empty words do not build homes. Supply does. That means freeing up land where people want to live.
www.express.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Lessons from planning reform in NZ. For the UK and everyone.
By Former UK Housing Secretary Sir Simon Clarke and NZ housing minister Chris Bishop.
Recommended.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
By Former UK Housing Secretary Sir Simon Clarke and NZ housing minister Chris Bishop.
Recommended.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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I'll be in Brisbane next week! As part of my trip, I'll be hosting a more informal event open to anyone at the Queensland University of Technology on Tuesday, October 7th. Details below:
October 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I'll be in Brisbane next week! As part of my trip, I'll be hosting a more informal event open to anyone at the Queensland University of Technology on Tuesday, October 7th. Details below:
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Detailed figures for the freaks out there. I'll be getting more of these on different configurations and include the other four Greater Brisbane councils over the next few weeks.
October 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Detailed figures for the freaks out there. I'll be getting more of these on different configurations and include the other four Greater Brisbane councils over the next few weeks.
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I've been working with @dbecon.bsky.social to work out some figures on Brisbane's zoning and we started looking at character restrictions.
Within 5km of Brisbane's CBD, a whopping 64% of all residential properties have some kind of character restrictions. That's 57% of land or 2,204 hectares.
Within 5km of Brisbane's CBD, a whopping 64% of all residential properties have some kind of character restrictions. That's 57% of land or 2,204 hectares.
October 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I've been working with @dbecon.bsky.social to work out some figures on Brisbane's zoning and we started looking at character restrictions.
Within 5km of Brisbane's CBD, a whopping 64% of all residential properties have some kind of character restrictions. That's 57% of land or 2,204 hectares.
Within 5km of Brisbane's CBD, a whopping 64% of all residential properties have some kind of character restrictions. That's 57% of land or 2,204 hectares.
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Sydney remains ground zero for Australia’s housing crisis.
Our housing policy expert Brendan Coates gives the NSW government credit for acting to get more housing built – and identifies what should happen now.
#auspol #nswpol
grattan.edu.au/news/sydney-...
Our housing policy expert Brendan Coates gives the NSW government credit for acting to get more housing built – and identifies what should happen now.
#auspol #nswpol
grattan.edu.au/news/sydney-...
Sydney remains ground zero for Australia’s housing crisis - Grattan Institute
The NSW government deserves credit for taking steps to get more housing built. Here’s what it should do next.
grattan.edu.au
September 30, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Sydney remains ground zero for Australia’s housing crisis.
Our housing policy expert Brendan Coates gives the NSW government credit for acting to get more housing built – and identifies what should happen now.
#auspol #nswpol
grattan.edu.au/news/sydney-...
Our housing policy expert Brendan Coates gives the NSW government credit for acting to get more housing built – and identifies what should happen now.
#auspol #nswpol
grattan.edu.au/news/sydney-...
"Australia’s five most powerful property people in 2025."
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www.afr.com/property/com...
September 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
"Australia’s five most powerful property people in 2025."
www.afr.com/property/com...
www.afr.com/property/com...
The ACT has legislated housing to be a human right.
Zoning that restricts housing should be considered a denial of human rights. Hopefully it will be outlawed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Zoning that restricts housing should be considered a denial of human rights. Hopefully it will be outlawed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Solving the housing crisis is a marathon but a new law could be the first step
The ACT government has passed legislation enshrining housing as a human right. What does that mean, and should other states follow?
www.abc.net.au
September 21, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The ACT has legislated housing to be a human right.
Zoning that restricts housing should be considered a denial of human rights. Hopefully it will be outlawed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Zoning that restricts housing should be considered a denial of human rights. Hopefully it will be outlawed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
I spoke at the Victorian Liberal Party State Conference on housing policy.
I argued that the push to allow more housing should be bipartisan.
Here’s my speech: www.spectator.com.au/2025/09/aust...
I argued that the push to allow more housing should be bipartisan.
Here’s my speech: www.spectator.com.au/2025/09/aust...
Australia’s housing push is bipartisan | The Spectator Australia
The Liberal Party has two traditions, conservatism and support for free markets. Normally, those movements are allies, but housing policy is an unusual issue on which they diverge. And so the Liberal…
www.spectator.com.au
September 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
I spoke at the Victorian Liberal Party State Conference on housing policy.
I argued that the push to allow more housing should be bipartisan.
Here’s my speech: www.spectator.com.au/2025/09/aust...
I argued that the push to allow more housing should be bipartisan.
Here’s my speech: www.spectator.com.au/2025/09/aust...
I discuss housing on @joshzepps's “Uncomfortable Conversations”.
First hour is free on most podcast platforms.
Second hour (tbh, less provocative) requires inexpensive subscription.
uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/p/has-home-o...
First hour is free on most podcast platforms.
Second hour (tbh, less provocative) requires inexpensive subscription.
uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/p/has-home-o...
"Has Home Ownership Become Hereditary?" with Peter Tulip
Why is housing in Australia so unaffordable, and what can be done about it?
uncomfortableconversations.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I discuss housing on @joshzepps's “Uncomfortable Conversations”.
First hour is free on most podcast platforms.
Second hour (tbh, less provocative) requires inexpensive subscription.
uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/p/has-home-o...
First hour is free on most podcast platforms.
Second hour (tbh, less provocative) requires inexpensive subscription.
uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/p/has-home-o...
Victoria allows more homes,
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Victorian Labor targets affluent Melbourne suburbs for rezoning to allow 16-storey apartment towers
Under the plan, the state government will seize planning controls for the designated areas – near train and tram stops – from local councils
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Victoria allows more homes,
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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It is fantastic to see Clare O’Neil and the Federal Government increasingly on-message about the housing crisis.
The Minns and Allen governments are undertaking some of the most meaningful and ambitious housing reforms in decades. Federal Government backing is crucial— 🧵
The Minns and Allen governments are undertaking some of the most meaningful and ambitious housing reforms in decades. Federal Government backing is crucial— 🧵
September 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It is fantastic to see Clare O’Neil and the Federal Government increasingly on-message about the housing crisis.
The Minns and Allen governments are undertaking some of the most meaningful and ambitious housing reforms in decades. Federal Government backing is crucial— 🧵
The Minns and Allen governments are undertaking some of the most meaningful and ambitious housing reforms in decades. Federal Government backing is crucial— 🧵
Two upzonings in British Columbia.
Kelowna delivered a big increase in construction but Coquitlam did not.
Because Coquitlam also imposed red tape, parking requirements, etc.
A reason for setting targets for completions, not theoretical "capacity".
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 1/3
Kelowna delivered a big increase in construction but Coquitlam did not.
Because Coquitlam also imposed red tape, parking requirements, etc.
A reason for setting targets for completions, not theoretical "capacity".
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 1/3
September 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Two upzonings in British Columbia.
Kelowna delivered a big increase in construction but Coquitlam did not.
Because Coquitlam also imposed red tape, parking requirements, etc.
A reason for setting targets for completions, not theoretical "capacity".
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 1/3
Kelowna delivered a big increase in construction but Coquitlam did not.
Because Coquitlam also imposed red tape, parking requirements, etc.
A reason for setting targets for completions, not theoretical "capacity".
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 1/3
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Today we @yimby.melbourne drop our new research note, demonstrating the bias of opt-in community consultation.
It will shock no one who’s paying attention, but our sample of 15 consults across six councils found a massive overrepresentation of homeowners and older folk.
It will shock no one who’s paying attention, but our sample of 15 consults across six councils found a massive overrepresentation of homeowners and older folk.
August 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Today we @yimby.melbourne drop our new research note, demonstrating the bias of opt-in community consultation.
It will shock no one who’s paying attention, but our sample of 15 consults across six councils found a massive overrepresentation of homeowners and older folk.
It will shock no one who’s paying attention, but our sample of 15 consults across six councils found a massive overrepresentation of homeowners and older folk.
How do we get an evidence-based discussion of housing policy?
We make two steps forward (Minns’ and Bishop’s great speeches this week).
Then @chriswallace.bsky.social publishes this muck, contradicted by the available research.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...
We make two steps forward (Minns’ and Bishop’s great speeches this week).
Then @chriswallace.bsky.social publishes this muck, contradicted by the available research.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...
August 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
How do we get an evidence-based discussion of housing policy?
We make two steps forward (Minns’ and Bishop’s great speeches this week).
Then @chriswallace.bsky.social publishes this muck, contradicted by the available research.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...
We make two steps forward (Minns’ and Bishop’s great speeches this week).
Then @chriswallace.bsky.social publishes this muck, contradicted by the available research.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...
Chris Minns and Chris Bishop argue for more housing in NSW and NZ.
youtu.be/mhoJNpmNTIo?...
youtu.be/mhoJNpmNTIo?...
Housing Reform in NSW & New Zealand | Chris Minns, Chris Bishop & Peter Tulip
YouTube video by Centre for Independent Studies
youtu.be
August 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Chris Minns and Chris Bishop argue for more housing in NSW and NZ.
youtu.be/mhoJNpmNTIo?...
youtu.be/mhoJNpmNTIo?...
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Strathfield, the best-serviced suburban station in Australia, may finally get a proper amount of housing around it? A 43 storey tower in the pipeline to the south.
It's crazy it's just detached houses 2 min walk away to the north.
From the Housing Delivery Authority's August minutes.
It's crazy it's just detached houses 2 min walk away to the north.
From the Housing Delivery Authority's August minutes.
August 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Strathfield, the best-serviced suburban station in Australia, may finally get a proper amount of housing around it? A 43 storey tower in the pipeline to the south.
It's crazy it's just detached houses 2 min walk away to the north.
From the Housing Delivery Authority's August minutes.
It's crazy it's just detached houses 2 min walk away to the north.
From the Housing Delivery Authority's August minutes.
60 Alderley residents complain that replacing a tyre store and plumbing supply shop with 400 homes will harm neighbourhood character.
A thread by @grugstan.bsky.social
A thread by @grugstan.bsky.social
And here's Station Quarter, a new multi-stage development right on the train station on a huge site that's currently a storage shed, tyre shop and plumbing supply store.
Darveniza Developers are planning on building just over 400 homes, a few shops and 2000sqm of privately owned public space.
Darveniza Developers are planning on building just over 400 homes, a few shops and 2000sqm of privately owned public space.
August 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
60 Alderley residents complain that replacing a tyre store and plumbing supply shop with 400 homes will harm neighbourhood character.
A thread by @grugstan.bsky.social
A thread by @grugstan.bsky.social
A forum on housing policy with Chris Minns and Chris Bishop.
Tuesday 26 August. 5:30pm
New venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney.
Tickets here: www.cis.org.au/event/housin...
Tuesday 26 August. 5:30pm
New venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney.
Tickets here: www.cis.org.au/event/housin...
Housing Policy with Chris Minns and Chris Bishop - The Centre for Independent Studies
Premier Chris Minns meets NZ Minister Chris Bishop: bold housing reforms from both sides of politics. Book now!
www.cis.org.au
August 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
A forum on housing policy with Chris Minns and Chris Bishop.
Tuesday 26 August. 5:30pm
New venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney.
Tickets here: www.cis.org.au/event/housin...
Tuesday 26 August. 5:30pm
New venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney.
Tickets here: www.cis.org.au/event/housin...