Residents fear for liveability as government confirms reduced block sizes
The Northern Territory government confirmed a legislative amendment reducing minimum suburban block sizes from 800 to 450 square metres. Planning Minister Josh Burgoyne said the change will boost housing supply and affordability, but residents fear it will damage livelihoods of established suburbs. Public feedback opens Friday, with opposition and locals warning the plan fails to address real housing shortages.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 20:48 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 21:00 UTC
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