This report explores concentrations and density of social housing relative to local amenities and services across Australia – providing an overview of the distribution, access and value of social housing stock. The research also developed an Amenity Index. The research demonstrates the need for more social housing with good access to local amenities.

This paper contends that key details of the Australian Government’s flagship Help to Buy scheme have been hidden from proper parliamentary oversight. It reveals how the Help to Buy Program Directions 2025 hand sweeping powers to the executive, exempting crucial policy rules from parliamentary disallowance and scrutiny.

Infrastructure and buildings are responsible for almost a third of Australia’s emissions. This report sets out a plan to overcome worker shortages that are holding Australia back from decarbonising infrastructure projects. It identifies the make-up of the workforce that can decarbonise infrastructure projects, while pinpointing four recommendations to help it upskill and grow.

This report highlights the need for urgent, coordinated action to move away from outdated housing models and invest in contemporary, accessible homes that reflect the needs and preferences of people with disability. The findings and recommendations provide a pathway for stronger policy and practice to improve the quality, sustainability and inclusivity of Basic Specialist Disability...

This report assesses the impacts of the Australian Government's proposed Home Guarantee Scheme expansion. It finds that the expansion will increase house prices, make it harder for lower income earners to enter the housing market, and have a negligible impact on home ownership rates. It provides six recommendations, calling for the scheme to have comprehensive...