The renter services review aims to consider whether the existing service models should be updated or improved to ensure services are accessible and aligned to the needs of Victorians experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage. This paper captures insights about the drivers and barriers relevant to renter services.

This research investigates what is needed to lift the quality of Australian housing to align with international standards so as to address problems associated with aged and ill-performing housing stock in both the owned and rented sectors. It concludes that a national strategy to improve residential building quality should be developed and include regulatory mechanisms.

Renters in Australia continue to face inconsistent tenancy laws and an ongoing lack of protection. This report assesses the progress of State and Territories against their commitments of the National Cabinet reforms. It found inconsistent application of 'A Better Deal for Renters' and that some jurisdictions have failed to meet their obligations. The report also...

The People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis set out to hear from the people most affected by the housing crisis and to recognise that they are uniquely placed to offer perspectives towards solutions. This report is based on the submissions of more than 1,500 Australians who voiced their experiences and the actions that they want...

Does new housing provided by the private market increase the availability of affordable housing? Or should government policy subsidise housing and directly target low-income households to increase affordability? The answer depends on how quickly housing becomes more affordable as it ages and this is explored in this paper.