News and Insights

We share ideas, research and commentary that help shape the conversation about Greater Hobart’s future.

From policy insights to community perspectives, these articles explore the challenges and opportunities facing our region.

March 16, 2026

If “Building Tasmania” is to translate into real change, the focus must shift quickly from announcement to delivery

Tasmania faces a challenging environment. The state budget is under structural pressure, the cost-of-living crisis is widening inequality, and housing shortages continue to affect communities across the state. In that...
February 13, 2026

The Superpower of Connection

We must reframe how we think about, and develop policies around, housing, infrastructure, innovation and culture as interconnected levers in a shared system between our cities and regions, writes Cam...
Hobart Housing
February 13, 2026

Remove friction to allow capital pipeline to flow

If Greater Hobart wants more homes, we must address the cost stack of development, writes Cam Crawford....
Hobart's Farm Gate Market
October 28, 2025

Rebuilding the relationship between cities and regions

We must reframe how we think about, and develop policies around, housing, infrastructure, innovation and culture as interconnected levers in a shared system between our cities and regions, writes Cam...
October 14, 2025

First ‘Parliamentary Friends of Cities’ launched to champion Australia’s urban future

MEDIA RELEASE: The first ever ‘Parliamentary Friends of Cities’ has been launched today, a multi-partisan group to advance long-term, place-based urban policy within the Australian Parliament...
Beaker Street Festival Hub at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Image: Studio Hubert
October 13, 2025

Tasmania finds itself in a paradox

It’s time for us to invest in the story we – and the rest of the world - are telling so we can truly thrive, writes Cam Crawford...