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Private rental assistance is only a stop-gap for long social housing wait lists
New AHURI research reveals that private rental assistance is increasingly used as an alternative for households unable to access social housing. It found that successful housing outcomes are difficult to achieve in highly pressurised private rental markets - even with government assistance.
New National Urban Policy open for consultation
AHURI welcomes increasing attention by the Australian government on urban policy. The Federal Government has been working with the Urban Policy Forum to develop a comprehensive and targeted National Urban Policy, and is now inviting submissions and feedback from organisations and individuals.
Ripple effect: Population changes impact house prices near and far
When population movements happen, due to rising housing unaffordability, or as occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, it can impact on house prices with a ripple effect on multiple housing submarkets, new AHURI research has confirmed.
Events
18 July 2024
12.00-1.00pm AEST
The future of rental affordability
Over the last 25 years affordability of rental homes has been steadily eroding. Recent AHURI research found that more households with high incomes are renting – worsening the shortage of affordable private rental homes for very low income households. With this trend set to continue, what does this mean for rental policy in Australia?
Tuesday 13 August - Wednesday 14 August 2024
Adelaide Convention Centre
Australian Homelessness Conference
Our biennial Australian Homelessness Conference brings together the Australian homelessness sector to build on policy and practice to end homelessness at a national, state and local level. The program will feature the latest research and best practices in homelessness service provision.
