Queensland might be thought of as the Florida of Australia. Like Florida, Queensland is the "Sunshine state." For years, Queensland has been the fastest growing state in the nation, just as Florida has been the fastest growing large state in the United States. The Gold Coast in Southeast Queensland might be characterized as Miami Beach on steroids. read more »
Australia
Sydney: Choking in its Own Density
by Wendell Cox 03/05/2010
The Daily Telegraph reports that air pollution is getting worse in Sydney, with one in ten days rating “poor” in 2009. Critics of the ruling Labor state government claim that increasing air pollution and the lack of public transport are the cause. They are half right. read more »
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Australian Treasurer Calls for Reasonable Land Regulation
by Wendell Cox 02/10/2010
Australia’s Treasurer Wayne Swan called for reducing restrictions on building houses, to improve housing affordability. read more »
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Housing Affordability in Darwin, Australia: Still Dreadful
by Wendell Cox 02/09/2010
Darwin, capital of Australia’s Northern Territory is located next to the sea, across from the Indonesian archipelago. Darwin is also located next to a sea of developable land in one of the world’s least developed nations. Only 0.3% of Australia’s land is developed, approximately 1/10th the rate of the United States or Canada (in the agricultural belt) and even less compared to European nations. read more »
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