Submission on Review of Infrastructure Contributions in NSW

The NSW Productivity Commissioner is currently reviewing the Infrastructure Contributions system in New South Wales.

Our communities deserve a fair share of the value created when land is rezoned and where new infrastructure is built.

Greens MP Jamie Parker says New South Wales needs a Betterment Levy to ensure unearned windfall gains that are currently captured by property owners and developers are shared throughout the community, unlocking the resources for much needed community infrastructure like parks and libraries. New South Wales could raise an astonishing $8.2 billion per year by following the Australian Capital Territory's model of levying 75% of the land value uplift created by rezoning decisions.

Download a copy of our submission here.

Published August 2020.

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FERRIES AT ANNANDALE AND WEST BALMAIN

Imagine hopping on a ferry at Annandale or West Balmain and being in the heart of the city within minutes.

In 2020, we won the campaign for a Glebe ferry. Now, we have the opportunity to connect more of our area to the ferry network. New ferries at Annandale and West Balmain will provide a faster, smarter route into the city without adding to the traffic on our roads.

Both Labor and the Liberals want to build more polluting and destructive tollways across Sydney. But we have costed a comprehensive plan for a world-class public transport system that makes getting around our city fast and easy.

Dear Transport Minister,

New inner west ferry services would provide efficient, fast and environmentally sound travel to and from the area for workers, tourists, students, pensioners and the general public.

I therefore ask that the Government build on the success of the Blackwattle Bay ferry and establish a ferry service at Rozelle Bay for the Annandale area and reinstate the ferry at West Balmain.

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