Liverpool Council Leads with Action, Not Excuses, in Tackling Housing Crisis

In a bold and proactive move, Liverpool City Council is putting its money where its mission is tackling Australia’s housing crisis head-on without waiting for state or federal handouts. At a recent Property Council of Australia event, Liverpool Council’s representative Jason Breton revealed a groundbreaking offer: developers who build in the Liverpool CBD within four years of a council resolution will be exempt from paying 7:11/7:12 development contributions.

This unprecedented initiative is not just a gesture, it’s a calculated, high-stakes investment aimed at unlocking housing supply and stimulating urban growth. By forgoing these contributions, Liverpool is essentially injecting tens, possibly hundreds, of millions of dollars into the local economy to accelerate housing development. It’s a statement of intent: this council is not here to pass the buck, it’s here to deliver results.

The contrast couldn’t be starker when compared to The Hills Shire Council reportedly spending $120,000 on a self-serving political campaign to deflect blame and accountability. Instead of offering real solutions, they’re investing public funds to tell their community that the housing crisis isn’t their responsibility.

While some councils retreat into political theatre, Liverpool is charting a different course – one of leadership, risk, and genuine commitment to community outcomes.

This is what strong local government looks like: problem-solving, not politicking. As the housing debate continues across Australia, perhaps it’s time more councils followed Liverpool’s lead and started building, not blaming.