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  1. Jarrod Bleijie championed housing development policy in Queensland.

Policy Push Links High-Density Housing to Social Cohesion Concerns

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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The policy push regarding high-density housing involved Jarrod Bleijie and Hugh Mackay. The discussion centered on the nation's housing affordability crisis, which has made high-density living a key policy focus. While acknowledging the need for higher-density dwellings, the discussion raised concerns about whether high-rise living facilitates social connection.

From abc.net.au

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The push aligns with calls in the federal government's 2026 Homes for Australia report and the National Planning Reform Blueprint for delivering medium- and high-density housing in well-located areas. The policy debate balances the need for increased housing supply against the potential erosion of community solidarity.

Jarrod Bleijie championed housing development policy in Queensland.

From abc.net.au

Who's involved

  • Jarrod BleijieAustralian politician involved in the policy push on high-density housing.
  • Hugh MackayAustralian psychologist and social researcher whose research informed the policy discussion.

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