Zoning overhaul urged to help solve housing crisis

Zoning overhaul urged to help solve housing crisis
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By Andrew BrownAustralia should look to its neighbours across the ditch as inspiration in helping to solve housing supply issues, the nation's peak business group urges.The Business Council of Australia is calling for major changes to zoning laws in order for more houses to built and allow for greater density.Before a major report by the council, to be released later in October, the council said an extensive program of land rezoning would allow for more medium and high-density homes to be built.Council chief executive Bran Black said change...

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