RMIT experts are available for comment on the Victorian state budget 2025-26

RMIT experts are available for comment on the Victorian state budget 2025-26

As Treasurer Jaclyn Symes prepares to deliver her first state budget, RMIT experts are available for comment on a variety of issues, including the cost of living, housing planning, transport infrastructure, health and creative industries.

Andrew Butt, Associate Professor in Sustainability and Urban Planning

Topics: planning reform, transport infrastructure, urban infrastructure

Dr Angel Zhong, Senior Lecturer in Economics

Topics: finance, housing market and stamp duty, impact of investor confidence, drought support and financial wellbeing

Jago Dodson, Professor of Urban Policy and Director of the Centre for Urban Research 

Topics: transport, housing, planning and infrastructure expenditure

Dr Kathryn Daley, Senior Lecturer in Youth Work and Youth Studies 

Topics: crime, children and youth, social services, mental health, drug and alcohol, homelessness

Liam Davies, Research Fellow and Lecturer in Sustainability and Urban Planning

Topics: urban planning, housing (social housing) and transport

Dr Meg Elkins, Senior Lecturer in Economics

Topics: art and culture sector funding 

Trivess Moore, Associate Professor in the School of Property, Construction and Project Management

Topics: delivering sustainable precincts, new and sustainable housing, retrofitting existing housing

Venkat Narayanan, Senior Lecturer in Accounting 

Topics: taxation and tax policy, housing in relation to taxation

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20 May 2025

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