REPORTS & POLICY PAPERS

Building the homes nsw needs

The Housing Now! Alliance's 2027 NSW State Election Platform outlines five key policy recommendations to increase housing supply and improve affordability across NSW.

The report calls for planning reforms to unlock more land for housing, clearer affordable housing targets, measures to improve development feasibility, greater investment in student accommodation and the expansion of modular construction.

Together, these recommendations provide a practical roadmap to accelerate housing delivery and ensure more homes are built where they are needed most.

2026 Report

Led by Business Western Sydney through the South West Sydney Alliance, this landmark report sets out a bold vision for unlocking the economic and social potential of one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.

Drawing on new research and economic analysis, the report makes a compelling case for greater government investment in South West Sydney, with a particular focus on transformative rail connections, housing, health, education and essential infrastructure. It outlines the key projects and priorities needed to connect communities, create jobs, attract investment and ensure South West Sydney receives its fair share of infrastructure to support its growing population and future prosperity

Building tomorrows education system

Business Western Sydney’s What Western Sydney Can Be report sets out a practical roadmap to strengthen education across the region, from schools and vocational training to universities. It identifies the infrastructure, funding and policy reforms needed to address growing demand, improve access to education and create stronger pathways into local employment.

With recommendations focused on accelerating school delivery, expanding TAFE and vocational training, increasing university places and closing the digital divide, the report calls for coordinated action from government, education providers and industry to ensure Western Sydney’s growth translates into opportunity for everyone.

GWS Airport Readiness campaign

The opening of Western Sydney International Airport presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Western Sydney into a major destination for tourism, business, investment and employment.

Developed by  Business Western Sydney and Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, Take Flight 2026 outlines the key investments and policy reforms needed to ensure the region is ready to welcome domestic and international visitors.

The report identifies eight priority recommendations to strengthen Western Sydney’s visitor economy, including expanding airline attraction funding, increasing hotel accommodation, supporting hospitality workforce development, improving destination marketing and establishing dedicated bodies to attract tourism, conferences and major events.

wESTERN SYDNEY RIVERS COMMUNITY

Western Sydney's rivers and waterways have enormous potential to become vibrant destinations for recreation, tourism and community life.

Business Western Sydney's Our Active Rivers report presents a bold vision to transform the region's underutilised rivers and lakes into clean, safe and accessible public spaces, creating new opportunities for swimming, recreation and economic activity.

Building on the work of the Western Sydney Rivers Taskforce, the report identifies seven potential river and lake activation sites, including Penrith Beach, Prospect Reservoir, Parramatta River and Chipping Norton Lakes.

It also outlines key recommendations to improve water quality, strengthen water safety, increase investment and better coordinate the management of Western Sydney's waterways.