Draft National Urban Policy Framework​

​After a decade without a strong federal voice in urban policy, the Australian Government has re-engaged in this important policy discussion through the drafting of the National Urban Policy Framework (NUPF). ​

​The Committee for Sydney welcomes the Australian Government’s renewed focus on urban policy. We support the NUPF’s goals and objectives to enable urban areas to be liveable, equitable, productive, sustainable and resilient. ​

​The Committee for Sydney’s response​

​Our submission to the Australian Government on the NUPF highlights that the policy, in its current draft form, is a good start but does not fully address the specific policies and policy levers the Federal Government can pull to help achieve these outcomes. It instead focuses on a level of policy detail more suited to (and often already embedded in) the policies of state and local governments. ​

​There is tremendous opportunity for Australian Government policy to address urgent challenges facing our cities, such as housing, productivity, social cohesion, and decarbonisation. We hope the Federal Government will continue to engage industry, community and stakeholders for input as specific policies are identified for implementation.​

Read the full submission.