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Dr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 11: After the flood - Policy pathways for housing and buybacks in climate-affected communities with Danny Rose and Patrick LeahyOver the past 48 hours, four states - Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria - have been hit by extreme weather. Record-breaking October heat, destructive winds and severe storms have left parts of the country reeling from floods and widespread power outages.If anyone still thinks climate change is a future problem, look outside.By 2050, more than one million Australian homes could be uninsurable. According to the Climate Council, flood-prone properties have already lost $42 billion in value and disaster costs are projected to reach $73 billion each year.In Episode 12...
2025-10-2443 minDr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 10: Can we solve the housing AND climate crisis at the same time with Ammon Beyerle and Jeremy Mansfield OAMAustralia needs 1.2 million new homes by 2029, yet housing stress, rising homelessness and climate risks are intensifying. A typical new home releases around 185 tonnes of CO₂ before anyone moves in, and housing and construction already make up nearly 20% of national emissions.In this Episode 10, I spoke with Ammon Beyerle, Architect & Director of Here Studio, and Jeremy Mansfield OAM, Board Chair of Green Cross Australia and Founder/Director of Mansfield Advisory Pty Ltd about how adaptive reuse and nature-based urban design can help deliver the homes we need while cutting carbon and building more liveable communities....
2025-10-2047 minDr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 9: How Rooming Houses Could Help the Housing Crisis (If Policy Let Them) with Paul ZanettiWhen more than 10,000 Australians experience homelessness every month and rental vacancy rates sit just above 1%, you would think every state would be doing everything possible to encourage affordable housing. The reality tells a different story.In this episode, I am joined by Paul Zanetti, Founder and Director of Brisbane Rooming Houses, to explore a housing model that provides secure, executive-style studios (30-60 sqm) designed for long-term residents at a more affordable price than traditional rentals, featuring:Private ensuite and kitchenetteAll bills included (power, water, internet)Furnishings, air conditioning and digital securityCommunal spaces that...
2025-10-1342 minDr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 8: Engineering and planning solutions for a safer, more affordable climate-ready with Pradesh Ramiah and Rob CowleClimate change, housing affordability and infrastructure resilience are colliding into one of Australia’s biggest challenges. Disaster costs already exceed $38 billion a year and are projected to reach $73 billion by 2060 – with Queensland and NSW expected to bear two-thirds of the burden. At the same time, property values in high-risk zones continue to rise even as insurance costs make many homes unliveable or uninsurable.In Episode 8 of my podcast, I am joined by two leading experts at the intersection of planning and climate resilience: Pradesh Ramiah – Urban and Environmental Planner at Moreton Bay Council, experi...
2025-09-3058 minDr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 7: Modern methods of construction and scaling housing supply in Australia with Nicholas O'Neill and Damien CroughTraditional construction now takes about 55 weeks just to finish one home and meanwhile more than 160,000 households are waiting for social housing. On top of that around 10,000 people fall into homelessness every month. We can’t keep up if we keep building the old way.In this Episode 7 of Season 1 Australian Housing Challenges and Solutions I talk with Nicholas O’Neill, Managing Director at Moov Modular, and Damien Crough, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of prefabAUS, about how prefab and modular housing might help ease Australia’s housing crisis by delivering the speed, quality and affordability we des...
2025-09-2142 minDr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 6: Understanding strata's critical role in the Australian housing ecosystem with Kate McHugh and Michael LovellBy 2050 half of Australians are expected to live in strata accommodation, yet most buyers do not fully understand what they are purchasing, and this lack of awareness sits at the centre of Australia’s strata education crisis.As the housing crisis continues to deepen, strata developments have the potential to provide far more than a management framework by offering ways to increase urban density, strengthen communities and support sustainabilityIn this episode, I speak with Kate McHugh, Co-Founder and Engagement Lead at Strata Futures, and Michael Lovell, Senior Strata Development Consultant at Strata Dynamics, about ho...
2025-09-1553 minDr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 5: From roof to home - Airspace development for housing supply and decarbonisation with Warren LiveseyCould the rooftops above us hold a sustainable solution to Australia’s housing crisis and efforts to decarbonise our cities?In my recent conversation with Warren Livesey we discussed the potential of airspace development in Australia, converting unused rooftops into housing. Our discussion explored the economic and environmental benefits, challenges with heritage buildings, lessons from international practice and the legislative landscape.Insights from our discussion:Sydney has 30M sqm of unused rooftops (150M sqm nationwide)CBRE estimates 150,000 new rooftop homes could be built in SydneyAirspace development is about 25% ch...
2025-09-0635 minDr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 4: From plans to homes - Planning a housing continuum for affordability, ageing and accessibility (3As) with Nicole Bennetts and Associate Professor Daniel O'HareMost people don’t think much about planners, yet they shape the way neighbourhoods grow and the liveability of our cities. The market may deliver housing, but planners create the frameworks that guide development and keep growth sustainable. Without their direction, cities risk becoming less affordable, less accessible and less able to meet the needs of an ageing population, while expanding without a clear plan.In this episode I speak with Nicole Bennetts, state manager of QLD and NT for the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), and Dr Daniel O’Hare, associate professor of urba...
2025-08-241h 03Dr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 3: Infrastructure vs the housing trade-off in Olympic cities: Can Brisbane 2032 get it right? with Mr Rod Fehring and Dr Lyndall BryantLast week, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli described Brisbane 2032 as "the Queensland Games", promising global spotlight benefits through intergenerational infrastructure, tourism and sports. But behind the glossy Olympic vision lies a harder question: who wins and who loses when your city becomes the centre of the world?In this episode, we explore the hidden costs of Olympic glory and the trade-offs between infrastructure investment and housing affordability with two leading experts who have seen both sides of the housing equation: Mr Rod Fehring, Executive Chairman of Frasers Property and member of the NSW Housing Expert Panel, and Dr...
2025-07-2852 minDr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 2: The Current State of Australian Affordable Build to Rent (BtR) with Dr Diaswati (Asti ) Mardiasmo and Mr Mike MyersIn this episode, I sit down with housing expert Mr Mike Myers and economist Dr Diaswati (Asti) Mardiasmo to explore the challenges and opportunities facing affordable housing in Australia, with a particular focus on the Build to Rent (BtR) model. Mike, Chair of the Queensland Housing All Australians Committee and head of Project Solo, brings over four decades of experience in social and affordable housing. Asti, Chief Economist at PRD, draws on more than 20 years of analysing economic trends that shape property markets in Australia and abroad.The conversation examines the structural and policy barriers that limit...
2025-07-181h 03Dr Johari Hussein Nassor AmarEpisode 1: Crossing Borders - Futures Between Tweed NSW and Gold Coast QLDEvery day, thousands cross the NSW–QLD border without noticing the invisible systems that shape where and how people live. But for those navigating housing challenges, that border can mark a major shift in policy, access and support.In the first episode of my new podcast series on affordable and social housing, I spoke with Jackson Hills (Q Shelter, General Manager - Policy and Strategic Engagement) and John Engeler (Chair, National Shelter & CEO, Shelter NSW) about housing futures in the cross-border region and how coordination is evolving. Topics we explored:How rental bond policies vary between states...
2025-07-0748 min