Policy Watch: What the NSW State Budget Means for Developers

Inside the NSW Budget: What it means for development, investment and delivery across the state

Following the release of the NSW Budget, The Urban Developer convenes a timely discussion to examine its implications for the property and development sector.

Drawing on insights from within the budget lock-in, TUD journalist Patrick Lau will join industry leaders to provide firsthand perspective on the policy direction, funding priorities and reform agenda shaping the New South Wales development landscape.

The discussion will examine what the budget means in practice, from housing supply and infrastructure investment to feasibility, planning settings and market confidence. The panel will offer a grounded view of how developers, investors and stakeholders should be interpreting and responding to the announcements.

Speakers

Stuart Ayres brings more than a decade of senior government experience, including nine years as a Cabinet Minister. He played a key role in major infrastructure and policy initiatives, including WestConnex and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, and continues to shape industry-government collaboration across housing, investment and development.

Dr Sherman Chan is Chief Economist at the Australian Property Institute, bringing more than 20 years’ experience across public and private sectors. Formerly Chief Economist at Business NSW, she provides data-driven insights on housing, valuation and market dynamics, contributing to more informed policy and industry decision-making across Australia’s property sector.

Patrick Lau is a Sydney-based reporter who covers projects, architecture, construction, property markets, policy and legislation. He attended the NSW Budget lock-in, giving him firsthand access to the detail behind the announcements, making him well-placed to frame what the budget means for the development sector.

What you'll learn

• The key announcements in the NSW Budget impacting property and development

• Insights from inside the budget lock-in and how policy decisions were framed

• What the budget signals for housing supply, infrastructure and planning reform

• Implications for project feasibility, investment appetite and delivery timelines

• Where opportunities may emerge across sectors, including residential, mixed-use and infrastructure-linked development

• How developers and stakeholders can respond strategically in the current policy environment

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