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In the Media 12th July 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 12th July 2023 in In the Media

This article from The Conversation, written by researchers, discusses recent research around circular economy principles. The research developed a comprehensive strategy for the housing and construction sector’s transition to a circular economy. It gives priority to local jobs, access to affordable housing, resilient and functional design and carbon-neutral, energy-efficient operation.

In the Media 9th July 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 9th July 2023 in In the Media

ABC News interviewed AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham on how the nature of housing tenures across Australia is changing. The idea that home ownership is for all Australians is fading as younger households are much less attached to the Australian dream of owning a home. As a result of these changes, Australia needs to think differently about rental systems.

news 29th June 2023 in news
news 29th June 2023 in news

Circular Economy thinking in Australia’s housing industry could cut greenhouse gas emissions

As the construction sector produces about 18 per cent of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, coming up with an overarching strategy that will reduce this impact is vital. A new Inquiry final report, Informing a strategy for circular economy housing in Australia, brings together a wealth of information needed to build an effective and efficient circular economy (CE) for the Australian housing industry: from construction, through operation to demolition and recycling of used building materials.

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In the Media 29th June 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 29th June 2023 in In the Media

AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham spoke with Heidi Murphy from 3AW on how short stay accommodation properties are impacting the rental market. There has recently been a push for AirBnB properties and other short stay accommodations to be put on the rental market to help fix the long-term rental crisis.