This report reveals that Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of renting in virtually every corner of the country, despite a rise in Centrelink payments and rent assistances. The findings underscoring the need for more social housing and for payments to reflect the cost of housing.

This policy paper has identified people earning a moderate income would spend more than 30 per cent of their income on rent and experience housing stress across the various affordable housing models in the state.

Victoria's housing crisis has worsened in the twelve months since the state government's Housing Statement. This inaugural index presents key indicators of housing insecurity alongside the availability of social housing, showing that pressure on services and the community is rising while housing growth has stalled.

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.

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.