PoliticsFederalAFR reader pollPrint articleForce NIMBY councils to build more homes: AFR readersTom RabeWA political correspondentSep 21, 2025 – 1.34pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginReaders of The Australian Financial Review support state governments wielding powers to force NIMBY councils to increase urban density and add housing supply.As the Minns Labor government in NSW stares down councils over major developments in Sydney’s affluent eastern suburbs, 56 per cent of 552 respondents to a survey said they supported the move.Loading...Tom Rabe is the WA political correspondent, based in Perth. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.rabe@nine.com.auSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreAFR reader pollSussan LeyAnthony AlbaneseSydney house pricesMelbourne house pricesLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PoliticsThe Australian Financial Review Magazine‘YIMBY is a misnomer. They haven’t got backyards’Greg BearupThese new watches tell you what’s happening in the world of horologyThe billionaire who uses chess for business movesBOSS Financial ReviewWhy BP Australia’s head tells execs to have their kids by 35Patrick DurkinAI talent war spreads to banking with $250k+ rolesWant to be better at public speaking? NIDA’s CEO shares her tipsLife & LeisureThe 3 drinking trends that will be quenching your thirst this summerMaxim DonniWant to wow your party guests? Take your cue from these expertsThe holiday where success means never leaving the resortRich ListBillionaire Rinehart loses bid for helipad at pink-themed HQJesinta BurtonImmutable late accounts reveal $72m loss despite big revenue growthAirwallex shrugs off controversy with huge funding round
