This positioning paper is the first output of a research project examining the potential opportunities for and barriers to improving the environmental sustainability of Australia's private rental stock.

For existing private rental stock, this entails retrofitting existing dwellings to minimise energy and water consumption. For new dwellings and development, options include consideration of housing design, siting and density.

Authors: Michelle Gabriel, Phillipa Watson, Rachel Ong, Gavin Wood, and Maryann Wulff.