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brief 3rd September 2024 in brief
brief 3rd September 2024 in brief

Understanding Data Sovereignty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The concept of Indigenous Data Sovereignty is rapidly gaining prominence, both in Australia and internationally, and is likely to have important implications for developing housing and urban policy. This Brief explains what Indigenous Data Sovereignty is and how it can be successfully incorporated into data gathering and policy development strategies of government and non-government organisations in Australia.

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In the Media 3rd September 2024 in In the Media
In the Media 3rd September 2024 in In the Media

AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham spoke on ABC Radio National's Life Matters addressing Australia's rental crisis and proposed federal reforms to better protect renters.

In the Media 29th August 2024 in In the Media
In the Media 29th August 2024 in In the Media

This article from ABC News looks at community backlash to social housing plans for residents with mental health challenges. AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham discusses the impact of community fears on social housing.

brief 21st August 2024 in brief
brief 21st August 2024 in brief

A year on from National Cabinet announcements, are renters getting the ‘better deal’?

In August 2023, Australia’s National Cabinet - a collaborative forum comprising the prime minister and the heads of the state and territory governments - agreed to ‘A better deal for renters’. The agreement was essentially to ‘harmonise and strengthen renters’ rights across Australia’ and was driven by an environment of undersupply and high demand for private rental homes.
This Brief provides an overview of where renters’ rights were up to across Australia, one year on from this announcement.

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