The Latest Breaking News from Paul Scully

Politicians are pushing AI as a quick fix to Australia’s housing crisis. They’re risking another Robodebt

“This is a game changer”.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2025

Plan to finish forgotten Woollahra train station and build 10,000 homes won’t combat Sydney’s affordability crisis, critics say

‘If this just becomes a very high-end market development … it’s not going to do anything,’ University of Sydney academic says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025

Back-to-future home plan dubbed 'free gift to the rich'

Doubts are being cast whether a ground-breaking proposal to rebuild an abandoned train station and up to 10,000 new homes will plug housing gaps.

AAP · Aug 25, 2025

'Common sense' after federal anti-tower housing drive

Plans for high- and mid-rise apartments have been dropped after pressure from federal minister Michelle Rowland, as other areas ready for up to 60,000 units.

AAP · Nov 25, 2024

Tanya Plibersek was rebuked by NSW minister for decision to block $900m goldmine, documents reveal

Courtney Houssos says proposed mine would create 860 jobs over its 15-year life and inject $67m annually into local economy

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024

Tory leadership race: James Cleverly can 'speak to all Londoners,' says ex-London minister Paul Scully

Lewisham-born Cleverly was a member of the Greater London Assembly

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2024

Unburnt wildlife refuge to be sacrificed for homes

A forested haven for species in danger of extinction will be turned into a housing estate after escaping the Black Summer bushfires.

AAP · Sep 24, 2024

Revealed: Rachel Reeves’s huge £47bn compensation bill for historical injustice, cover-up and negligence

Exclusive: Attempts by the chancellor to get a grip on Britain’s finances have been made more difficult by an outstanding bill of £47bn for past mistakes by the British state

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024

Councils ranked on housing approvals to speed building

Local council performance in approving housing development has been ranked in a "league table" as part of government efforts to accelerate home construction.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

First mini-cities revealed in fast-tracked housing plan

The initial sites NSW will prioritise for blanket rezoning around transport hubs have been revealed as the government claims progress on its housing targets.

AAP · Jul 9, 2024