Policy

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.
This paper argues that community land trusts can be part of a liberal housing policy from both an economic and a legal point of view.
Through the lens of mobilities, we outline useful lessons and insights from this example of a backpacker visa, which are relevant for future research and debates around rural livelihoods, labour migration, and farming communities.
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.

Almost everyone in Australia is feeling the impact of the national housing crisis, which is traumatising individuals, families and communities….

The primary focus of this submission is on the need for a national plan with a statutory basis. In our view, the 2024 Bill would establish several crucial legal foundations for successful national plan-making in housing and homelessness policy.
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.
This policy brief explores the evolution of a cash plus model designed for young adults to specifically address youth and young adult homelessness, the components of the model, its adaptable features across sites, and anticipated outcomes.