Rental affordability
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Regulating rentals in Australia: what works?
With almost a third of households in Australia now renting, a spotlight has been thrown upon the poor conditions in many parts of the national rental market. This paper seeks to shed some light on a heated debate. It examines the data to establish if there is, indeed, a rental crisis in Australia, and surveys...
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Waithood: the experiences of applying for and waiting for social housing
The approximately 175,000 households across the country on the social housing waiting list (waitees) are among the most vulnerable people in Australia, yet very little is known about their everyday lives and the challenges they face. Drawing on 75 in-depth interviews with waitees in New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania, this report gives a voice...
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Inquiry into housing policies and practices for precariously housed older Australians
The authors of this report assert that a lack of policy reform and action in Australia has resulted in increasing numbers of older people facing their later years living in precarious housing situations.
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Brutal reality: the human cost of Australia’s housing crisis
This report explores the experiences of community members navigating Australia’s housing system, and the organisations who support them.
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Victoria’s Top 20: areas with surging homelessness - analysis report
This Council to Homeless Persons' report reveals the top Victorian electorates where reported homelessness has increased over five years. The analysis, which compares the 2016 and 2021 census data, paints a bleak picture of the homelessness crisis across the state.