Victoria currently has the lowest proportion of social housing in Australia. This report provides data insights about the demand for social housing and demand as measured by the housing needs of the community in the state. It finds that there's not enough social housing for everyone that needs it and calls for social housing targets.

This report presents a new economic model for Community Land Trusts in Australia that strengthens their business case through advanced land and housing taxation methods. It shows how value-based ground leases, indexed resale formulas and targeted public investment can reduce home costs by 39%, halve mortgage requirements and deliver perpetual affordability.

Western Australia (WA) is experiencing an ongoing housing crisis. To address this crisis, the WA Government committed $24.4 million to develop and implement the WA Rent Relief Program. This impact evaluation of the program assesses the program’s effectiveness in addressing immediate client needs and identifies long-term improvements in housing stability and financial wellbeing outcomes.

This report outlines the findings of outcome, economic and implementation evaluations of the Future Directions social housing programs. It finds more housing provision and better tenant experience, but less evidence of progress towards reducing reliance on social housing.

Australia does not currently protect a right to housing as a human right. This report shows the difference an Australian Human Rights Act can make by placing the right to housing at the heart of government laws, policies and services. It outlines common misperceptions on what a right to housing entitles people to, Australia's existing...