Policy

This report, commissioned by Good Things Australia and authored by Nicki Hutley of Rovingstone Advisory, explores the economic and social…

This research highlights that in the Australian Housing Aspirations survey a large majority (78%) of private rental tenants aspired to own their own home, while the research survey found three out of five private renters don’t think they will ever be able to afford to buy a home of their own.
In this paper, I argue that increasing the supply of deeply affordable housing will require all levels of government to work together, use a shared definition of affordability across their programs and implement complementary mechanisms targeted to those who need them most.
The research landscape on energy efficiency and affordable housing research was critically examined through bibliometric analysis and a literature review of Scopus-indexed publications from 2001 to 2023.
This research examines the relationship of First Nations peoples in Australia to urban policy, and is designed to centre First Nations sovereignty, authority, knowledge, governance and agency as the starting point toward a more responsible relationship.

In this first year, the Uniting Families Report has uncovered a richness in family types that are raising children and…

My analysis shows how data assemblage theory can be used to understand homeless governance, delineates several factors that prevent or complicate data sharing within homeless systems, and identifies new directions for research on homeless datafication.
This report draws lessons from recent crises to provide a strategic framework for urban policymakers to bolster resilience against future shocks, including by promoting sustainability and driving inclusive growth.