Tell Minns he’s dreaming if he thinks upzoning can solve the housing crisis

Michael Pascoe, author and journalist, spoke at the Save Greater Sydney Coalition Forum ‘Getting Housing Right: Why it Matters – without the spin. There he eloquently explained how government’s policies are all spin and will not solve the housing affordability crisis.

The Save Greater Sydney Coalition Forum Getting Housing Right. Why it Matters without the spin was held at the NSW Parliament Theatrette on Wed 7th August at NSW Parliament Theatrette 6.30-8.30pm.

The Hon. Alister Henskens SC MP, Member for Wahroonga, hosted the Save Greater Sydney Coalition Forum at the NSW Parliament Theatrette.

Joseph O’Donoghue – Author of The real winners of the new council league table, The Fifth Estate, 16 July, 2024 was the MC and introduced why it is time to get housing right and why it matters – without the spin.

The guest speakers included:

Dr Peter Sheridan AM– Educator, Professional Photographer and Historian

Saul Deane – Urban Sustainability Campaigner

Michael Pascoe – Finance & Economic Commentator

Sharon Veale – CEO & Partner GML Heritage

The Hon. Scott Farlow MLC – Shadow Planning Minister

Dr Elizabeth Farrelly – Architectual Author


Micael Pascoe’s Presentation



About Michael Pascoe

With nearly five decades in journalism, Michael Pascoe is one of Australia’s most experienced and thoughtful finance and economics commentators,








Read the article by Michael Pascoe “Housing and the small steps without reward” published in The New Daily, 19 June, 2024: