This briefing note outlines how tax breaks for property investors in Australia are contributing to worsening housing affordability. It proposes the Federal Government recalibrate its housing policies to prioritise people on low incomes. It should curb the 50% CGT discount and negative gearing and invest the savings in essential supports such as social housing.

People working in the housing and homelessness sector are exposed to significant trauma in their role as service providers of last resort. This research explores workplace trauma in Australia’s social housing and homelessness services – including its extent, causes and impacts. It examines practices to address this trauma, options to mitigate it and guiding principles...

Australia’s social housing stock is at record lows, coinciding with worsening social housing need and persistent homelessness. This briefing note recommends the Federal Government recalibrate its housing policies to prioritise people on the lowest incomes. It recommends to set and fund social housing targets, curb the Capital Gains Tax discount and negative gearing.

This research explores how property technology (PropTech) is used in Australia’s private and social rental sectors to collect and process applicant and tenant personal information. It examines the implications of this for individuals and housing access, and whether existing policy and legal frameworks are fit-for-purpose.

The report on government services provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for housing and homelessness services. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector. Total government funding for social housing and specialist homelessness services was around $7.7 billion in 2024‑25.