The State Government has largely promoted its planning changes as the only solution to housing challenges, despite the existence of alternative approaches that could have been explored and evaluated.

Despite the scale of development, there is little evidence these reforms will deliver genuinely affordable, public, or social housing — with a risk of more high-end apartments instead.

Communities and councils are being excluded from decisions, with reduced rights to notice, objection, and appeal.

Generic, one-size-fits-all planning controls threaten the loss of historic homes, streetscapes, and local identity.

Reduced setbacks and weaker landscaping requirements will lead to fewer trees and greener spaces across suburbs.

Less vegetation and more hard surfaces will increase temperatures, reducing climate resilience and liveability.

New developments may no longer be required to properly consider overshadowing, affecting existing homes and solar energy systems.

Smaller setbacks and taller buildings will increase overlooking, overshadowing, and reduce quality of living for residents.

Limitations on what councils can assess raise concerns about flooding, land contamination, and broader environmental impacts.

Large increases in population density are proposed without clear, funded plans for transport, schools, health services, and open space.

Intensified development and reduced green space will impact local ecosystems, waterways, and urban wildlife.

Higher density without corresponding transport upgrades is likely to increase car use and strain local road networks.