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 unpack 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.
Stuart Ayres
Chief Executive Officer | UDIA NSW
Stuart 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
Chief Economist | API
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
Journalist | The Urban Developer
Patrick 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.