In recent years a new movement known as ‘YIMBY’ (‘Yes In My Backyard’) has emerged. ‘YIMBIES’ argue that planning and regulatory barriers serving local ‘NIMBY’ (‘Not In My Backyard’ property owners) block new and higher density housing, causing affordability pressures across the market. By contrast, many so called ‘NIMBIES’ reject the proposition that ‘supply’ is the only solution to high cost housing. In this session, housing advocates and experts debate the proposition that supply side barriers are to blame for Australia’s housing crisis and recommend strategies to fix the housing system.

SPEAKERS

Eamon Waterford, CEO, Committee for Sydney

Max Holleran, Lecturer in Social Policy, the University of Melbourne

Melissa Neighbour, Principal Planner, Sky Planning

Michael Koziol, Sydney editor, The Sydney Morning Herald

CHAIRED BY

Professor Nicole Gurran, Director Henry Halloran Research Trust, the University of Sydney