NSW political correspondent Paul Karp and deputy property editor Michael Bleby on the political leaders declaring war on NIMBYs, whether it will help the country meet its housing supply target and why the bigger problem might be a tradie deficit.

This podcast is sponsored by CMC Markets

Further reading: 
How the Woollahra development could redraw politics in Sydney’s east
Urban infill doesn’t just reshape the local environment; it can change the political landscape as well.
NSW planning minister says NIMBYs ‘vying to create childless suburbs’
Paul Scully has been pushing for higher densities in Sydney, creating a backlash from residents. He says resistance to housing has become “institutionalised”.
Property supply chief targets capital gains tax breaks in housing ‘war’
As the country begins a discussion about tax, the property industry veteran says the crucial role of housing also demands a big-picture review.

NSW political correspondent&nbsp;Paul Karp&nbsp;and deputy property editor&nbsp;Michael Bleby&nbsp;on the political leaders declaring war on NIMBYs, whether it will help the country meet its housing supply target and why the bigger problem might be a tradie deficit. This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmcmarkets.com/">CMC Markets</a>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/how-the-woollahra-development-could-redraw-politics-in-sydney-s-east-20250903-p5mryv" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/politics/how-the-woollahra-development-could-redraw-politics-in-sydney-s-east-20250903-p5mryv" data-sk="tooltip_parent">How the Woollahra development could redraw politics in Sydney&rsquo;s east</a> Urban infill doesn&rsquo;t just reshape the local environment; it can change the political landscape as well. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/nsw-planning-minister-says-nimbys-vying-to-create-childless-suburbs-20250901-p5mrd2" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/politics/nsw-planning-minister-says-nimbys-vying-to-create-childless-suburbs-20250901-p5mrd2" data-sk="tooltip_parent">NSW planning minister says NIMBYs &lsquo;vying to create childless suburbs&rsquo;</a> Paul Scully has been pushing for higher densities in Sydney, creating a backlash from residents. He says resistance to housing has become &ldquo;institutionalised&rdquo;. <a href="https://www.afr.com/property/residential/property-supply-chief-targets-capital-gains-tax-breaks-in-housing-war-20250825-p5mpm4" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/property/residential/property-supply-chief-targets-capital-gains-tax-breaks-in-housing-war-20250825-p5mpm4" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Property supply chief targets capital gains tax breaks in housing &lsquo;war&rsquo;</a> As the country begins a discussion about tax, the property industry veteran says the crucial role of housing also demands a big-picture review.

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