Australia’s tax settings reward property speculation and punish affordability. At the Henry George Commemorative Address, John Alexander OAM argued for shifting the focus back to housing as shelter. Full video & transcript: prosper.org.au/2025/09/transc…

Australia’s tax system is punishing wage earners. I’m in AFR on why taxing work more than wealth means a less civilised, less innovative society. Hard work and dynamism are devalued & living standards sacrificed. Co-author w M Wright ⁦ETU National⁩ afr.com/policy/economy…

The property lobby likes to make noise about how bad things are in Victoria. But it all depends on perspective. Macrobusiness has an interesting series of charts out, which show Victoria is a pretty good place to be for renters and FHBers. macrobusiness.com.au/2025/11/should…

Join us next week for a night of celebration and connection at Prosper’s End of Year members and Supporter’s night on December 4th! Tickets available for members and supporters here. prosper.org.au/2025/11/event-…

Last chance to book your spot at our end of year drinks. See you Thursday! Book here: prosper.org.au/2025/11/event-…

Pro tip: The market won’t build new housing units in a place where prices are going down. It’s not about zoning restrictions

PROGRESS out now: Value capture or value escape? When public investment creates value, who should benefit? This edition explores land value capture for funding infrastructure and improving housing affordability — without taxing productive work. prosper.org.au/progress/progr…

Prosper Summer Content Guide If you’re looking for thoughtful company over summer, we’ve pulled together a guide to writers and podcasters exploring land, housing, and how we share prosperity. prosper.org.au/2025/12/prospe… What’s on your summer reading list?

READ: Progress #1135 Australia is brilliant at creating value through public effort. Too often, it escapes. Land value capture offers a fairer way to fund infrastructure and housing. Have you thought about how much value could be captured for all of us? prosper.org.au/progress/progr…

There’s nothing illegal about leaving a cabana empty for hours — it’s just rude. Which is why Australians instantly understand why empty homes during a housing shortage don’t sit right either. Same instinct. Same problem. Bigger consequences. theage.com.au/national/victo… (paywall)

A good letter in THE AGE today. Oh, it's mine!