housing affordability

aerial view of the suburb roofs near Brisbane

COVID turbo-charged Australia’s existing housing problems, but policy solutions are available, says a new report.

Couple experiencing housing and cost of living stress bills

UNSW housing experts weigh in on the policies that could provide relief from the state’s housing crisis.

worried young couple deal with stress of housing costs

Modelling predicts that younger adults are more likely to feel the burden of housing costs.

A view of a street with a row of new houses being built

The recent federal budget neglects the need to reform an ailing system.

protester holding a rent control now sign at a housing crisis rally

Regulating rent increases could provide cost-of-living relief for those feeling the biggest squeeze.

close up of a real estate sign board with text for sale among suburban houses

The $20 billion spent on assistance may have benefited existing home owners more than new home owners, a new report finds.

social housing apartment tower block against a blue sky

Australian state governments are struggling to meet growing demand for low-cost housing as cost-of-living pressure rises.

Townhouse with a leased sign out the front

UNSW and ACOSS partnership launches an international review of housing and homelessness policies.

Australian coins and notes

UNSW has academic experts available to comment on the federal government budget announcement.

A homeless person sits on a platform overlooking a Melbourne street

Australia faces economic problems down the road if three big, structural reform areas – housing affordability, the tax mix, and decarbonisation – are not addressed.

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