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In the Media 29th August 2019 in In the Media
In the Media 29th August 2019 in In the Media

Dr Kyllie Cripps speaks to journalist Lorena Allam on her research into Improving housing and service responses to domestic and family violence for Indigenous individuals and families.

brief 26th August 2019 in brief
brief 26th August 2019 in brief

What is the 'ideal home' for older Australians?

An research survey found that the vast majority (over 90%) of older Australian across the country are in dwellings that meet their current housing needs, and that 70 per cent reported their current housing meets their longer-term housing aspirations. Just what sort of dwelling and location make up the 'ideal home' for older Australians?

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brief 23rd August 2019 in brief
brief 23rd August 2019 in brief

Growth in lower income rental households outpaces other households

The release of the ABS Housing Occupancy and Costs data for 2017–18 reveals that, while the total number of households in Australia grew by 14.8 per cent in the decade 2007–08 to 2017–18, the total number of lower income households renting in the private rental sector (PRS) increased by 25 per cent (to 1,484,257 households).

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news 23rd August 2019 in news
news 23rd August 2019 in news

Infrastructure Australia recognises social housing as key infrastructure

Infrastructure Australia has released the Australian Infrastructure Audit 2019, which, for the first time, has expanded to cover the challenges and opportunities in providing Australia’s social infrastructure. As part of this new development, the Audit includes a necessary focus on social housing as an important part of social infrastructure.

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brief 9th August 2019 in brief
brief 9th August 2019 in brief

Can the Build-to-rent and Large corporate landlords sector supply housing for students?

A University of NSW Human Rights Clinic report 'No Place Like Home'  found international students are vulnerable to exploitation in Australia’s tight housing market, including paying excessive bonds and high charges for basic utilities, and subject to overcrowding or unsafe conditions. research has looked at student housing in the context of a Build-to-rent student apartment sector, owned and operated by for-profit Large Corporate Landlords (LCLs).

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