Built environment
Report
Household energy glossary
The Household Energy Glossary report seeks to enhance communication within the Australian energy sector, and between the sector and everyday people. It focuses on four key concepts – consumers, concessions, cost, and control – to show that the way we name and describe concepts influences how we understand the challenges associated with them, and envision...
Policy
Home energy ratings disclosure framework: version 2
A national approach for assessing and disclosing the energy performance of homes in Australia, this framework aims to promote energy efficiency by providing consumers with consistent information via energy ratings and certificates. It recommends parameters for disclosure schemes that can be implemented by state and territory governments.
Policy
National urban policy
Nearly 80 per cent of Australians live in our largest 20 cities. The policy focuses on the Government’s highest priorities for Australian cities, from equitable access to jobs, homes and services, to climate resilience and lowering emissions. The policy includes a shared national vision, urban goals, a series of implementation principles and actions for the...
Evaluation
Healthy Homes Initiative: five year outcomes evaluation
The Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI) aims to improve the lives of whānau (family groups) by helping to ensure whānau are living in warm, dry and healthy homes. This five-year evaluation finds the HHI is providing significant positive impact and value for money, with a return on investment of 507% over five years.
Report
2022 Review of the disability standards for accessible public transport: final report
This report presents the review findings of the Transport Standards, assessing their efficiency and effectiveness in removing public transport discrimination against people with disability over the five-year period to December 2022. The review considered the views and experiences of more than 1,000 respondents and identifies opportunities for action.