A series of policy provocations on how policymakers can more effectively address the housing supply and affordability crisis in Australia. Contribution themes include housing security, opening the window to housing for all and a fresh look at the Australian housing dream.

The coordination and integration of housing policy and settlement planning with disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery is essential. This final report finds that climate-related disasters in Australia are set to increase. To keep up, policies, practices and priorities must be better coordinated to meet both short- and long-term needs.

This paper supports more in depth and informed discussion of housing vacancy and how it could be addressed in New South Wales. The policies summarised include monitoring, vacant housing strategies, rental agreements, tax incentives, vacant housing taxes, and compulsory requisition or purchase. Case studies and research findings are included.

This paper calls for a major shake up of capital gains tax (CGT) via a 'circuit breaker' proposal to the stalled housing debate in Australia. The proposed reform intends to level the playing field for first home buyers and renters, while also incentivising new supply, and attracting and rewarding investors.

This report examines how rental prices have changed over the past decade. It shows that rents have soared in every Australian capital city. The findings show that Australia’s social housing system has failed to keep pace with demand. Rent increases are a national problem affecting people from all walks of life.