This analysis of nearly 40,000 applications finalised in 2024 provides a unique view into how tenancy matters progress through the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). The report reveals patterns in dispute resolution, party roles, hearing outcomes and procedural timelines. It provides detailed insights into how tenancy disputes are initiated, managed and resolved.

Demand for social housing is outstripping supply. In addition to highlighting the urgency for more social housing, this research suggests governments could re-imagine the social housing system and transform social housing assistance. The research looked at how to change Australia's system into one that supports 'housing pathways'; how households move between different tenancies and tenures.

The report details Australia’s current housing demand, supply and affordability conditions, and the expectations for these over the coming years. It finds that housing affordability continued to deteriorate in 2024, with worsening trends across most capital cities and regional areas. It makes 15 policy recommendations in five key policy areas.

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.

The paper calls on the next government to address the hardship people are facing and build a fairer and more sustainable future. It provides a suite of major recommendations including lifting Jobseeker, Youth Allowance and related income support payments, building more social housing to address the housing crisis and investing in home energy upgrades.