Built environment
Report
Seize the sun: how Australia can supercharge rooftop solar
This report covers Australia’s rooftop solar potential for homes and businesses with a focus on ensuring that all new homes have solar from day one, and adding solar on most social housing to unlock cost savings for tenants and governments.
Report
Measuring housing affordability: scoping the real cost of housing
This research reviewed government policies and practices and investigated Australian case studies to better understand the quality, energy, and locational and transportation dimensions of housing affordability. The findings point to the need for a universally applied definition of safe and healthy housing standards across Australia and the need for policymakers to measure households’ required energy...
Report
Review of housing supply challenges and policy options for New South Wales
This review sought to identify the barriers currently impacting housing supply in New South Wales and the actions needed to address them. The report finds that the cost of building homes has increased significantly since 2018, with barriers including high construction and borrowing costs, capacity constraints in the construction sector, and bottlenecks in the development...
Discussion paper
NSW plastics: the way forward
This consultation draft seeks public input on the proposed next stage of New South Wales' Plastics program and recommends ways to reduce single-use, unnecessary and problematic plastic items and materials.
Report
An ESG reporting standard for Australian community housing
This first report of an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Standard for Australian community housing organisations has revealed significant progress in sustainability practices among early adopters. It provides evidence to investors and other stakeholders of the sector’s sustainability credentials.