To respond to population growth and increased housing demand in Queensland, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is identifying areas of land for priority development. It aims to increase housing supply by streamlining and accelerating planning and approval processes. In doing this, EDQ and local governments need to consider community needs beyond housing, including access to essential services such as electricity, water, and transport.
Who we plan to audit
- Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
- Economic Development Queensland
- selected local governments
- selected Queensland Government utilities entities.
Audit Objective
In this audit, we will assess how effectively EDQ uses its development assessment and approval role in Priority Development Areas to support housing supply. This may include examining how effectively EDQ is coordinating with local governments to connect to utilities and other services.
Area of focus
Communities
Parliamentary Committee
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee