Social housing
Report
An ESG reporting standard for Australian community housing
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.
Report
Voices of the crisis: final report from the People’s Commission into Australia’s Housing Crisis
The People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis set out to hear from the people most affected by the housing crisis and to recognise that they are uniquely placed to offer perspectives towards solutions. This report is based on the submissions of more than 1,500 Australians who voiced their experiences and the actions that they want...
Policy
National planning reform blueprint: planning, zoning and land release measures to improve housing supply
This Blueprint outlines planning, zoning, land release and other measures to improve housing supply and affordability. It comprises of 10 measures and 17 supporting actions.
Report
Disruption in regional housing: policy responses for more resilient markets
This research examines housing trends and the processes of delivering affordable housing supply in rural and regional Australia. A clear research finding is the need for government action to ‘unfreeze’ rural and regional housing markets, making substantial investments and interventions in regional housing markets and developing stronger supply chains for rural and regional housing.
Report
Building the dream: the future of Western Australia’s construction industry
This report reveals that at current rates of dwelling completion, Western Australia will fall well short of the National Accord target of 25,000 new dwelling units per year. The report suggests recommendations to address workforce shortages, alongside more efficient use of existing housing stock, increasing the diversity of available housing options in WA, and the...