
Stuart Donovan
Stuart Donovan is the urban economics research director at the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) in Australia. He is known for his research and insights on housing affordability and urban policy, particularly drawing lessons from international experiences, such as New Zealand's housing reforms. Donovan advocates for policy changes that improve housing access for younger populations and enhance overall wellbeing and productivity.
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Stuart Donovan, a senior fellow at Motu Research, designed the model used in the polling analysis.
Poll of polls: Gap narrows between coalition and opposition as The Opportunity Party risesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-06-19
Stuart Donovan said the New Zealand experience showed that Australia’s federal and state governments could improve housing affordability.
Lessons on the housing crisis from New ZealandThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-02-10
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