A fiery debate has erupted over Brisbane's strict residential zoning laws, which restrict development on 86% of land near the CBD compared to just 45% in Melbourne.

Pro-development campaigner Jonathan O’Brien joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to argue the city must sacrifice some historic Queenslander homes to fix the housing shortage ahead of the Olympics, while the host fiercely defends preserving the city’s architectural soul.

A fiery debate has erupted over Brisbane's strict residential zoning laws, which restrict development on 86% of land near the CBD compared to just 45% in Melbourne.
Pro-development campaigner Jonathan O&rsquo;Brien joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to argue the city must sacrifice some historic Queenslander homes to fix the housing shortage ahead of the Olympics, while the host fiercely defends preserving the city&rsquo;s architectural soul.

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