The federal government’s comprehensive $47 billion plan to rebuild Australia’s housing system. It identifies policy levers at the Commonwealth, state and territory, and local government levels. The plan sets out six priorities for further reform and directs future housing and homelessness investment.

Australia is in the midst of a data centre boom. This report reveals how the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres in Australia is set to derail the renewable energy transition, entrench gas and accelerate climate pollution, prompting calls for an urgent moratorium on data centre approvals until appropriate guardrails are in place.

This research investigates a range of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) models across Australia and their impacts on housing markets and communities. It identifies the policy responses most likely to resolve the competing demands for short- and long-term rental housing. Understanding STRA models, provider motivations, and impacts is key to effective policy development and regulation.

State and local governments typically require new housing to include off-street parking. This report shows that every year, Australia spends more than $1 billion building off-street car parking that residents don’t want or need. The report identifies four reforms that would cut housing costs and get more homes built faster.

This research report provides an analysis of climate change risks to Victorian Government-owned and regulated infrastructure from seven different extreme weather events. It finds more than $57 billion of this infrastructure is at risk of damage or destruction from extreme weather. The research provides guidance to government on where to focus adaptation action and funding.