Australia’s social housing stock is at record lows, coinciding with worsening social housing need and persistent homelessness. This briefing note recommends the Federal Government recalibrate its housing policies to prioritise people on the lowest incomes. It recommends to set and fund social housing targets, curb the Capital Gains Tax discount and negative gearing.

This research explores how property technology (PropTech) is used in Australia’s private and social rental sectors to collect and process applicant and tenant personal information. It examines the implications of this for individuals and housing access, and whether existing policy and legal frameworks are fit-for-purpose.

The report on government services provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for housing and homelessness services. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector. Total government funding for social housing and specialist homelessness services was around $7.7 billion in 2024‑25.

This research aims to deepen understanding of the design and impact of the ‘machinery of government’ – the administrative, bureaucratic or institutional arrangements that deliver public policy – with respect to housing policy in Australia. The report concludes identifying and settling on a feasible and effective governance and administrative structure will allow agencies the longevity...

This report examines the role of taxation settings affecting housing investment in Australia, noting that housing is one of the most heavily taxed items in the economy. It proposes that governments need to first fix housing supply, not seek to increase tax imposts on housing supply.