Report calls calls for social housing management transfer in WA

WA is looking at new models of delivery as it grapples with increasing demand for affordable housing.

17 August, 2022

Queensland faces dire social housing shortage, audit finds

Queensland is failing to effectively manage its social housing register amid a growth in demand that’s threatening to outstrip supply.

18 July, 2022

Addressing the affordable housing crisis

Local government can support affordable housing by requiring new developments to include affordable and low-cost dwellings, a new report says.

7 July, 2022

Sustainability, housing, top list for western Sydney councils

Sustainability measures and affordable housing are priorities for Western Sydney’s councils over the next four years.

4 July, 2022

MAV, CHIA release new affordable housing resources for local government

The Municipal Association of Victoria has teamed up with CHIA to produce a set of resources to help councils increase affordable housing.

20 June, 2022

Council to increase rates for Airbnb properties

Home owners who put their properties on Airbnb will face higher rates in a bid by Brisbane City Council to free up long-term rentals.

20 June, 2022

Newcastle enters affordable housing deal with LAHC

City of Newcastle has entered a $12m partnership with the state’s LAHC to deliver affordable housing.

26 May, 2022

Auditor finds risk of ‘snooping’ in Covid-19 contact tracing system

An audit has identified significant weaknesses in privacy safeguards in WA’s Covid-19 contact tracing system.

26 May, 2022

Budget reveals job cuts at Services Australia

Almost 3,000 jobs will be cut at Services Australia, the federal budget has revealed.

30 March, 2022

Pre-fab homes on govt land provide more social housing

The WA government is investing in modular homes to help meet demand for social housing.

21 March, 2022

Council weighs multi-million social housing land transfer

A regional Victorian council is considering transferring council-owned land worth for social housing.

21 February, 2022

1,000 complaints about Vic public housing in 12 months

The Victorian Ombudsman has launched an investigation into public and community housing complaint handling.

2 February, 2022

Perth council takes out top gong at WA policy awards

The City of Mandurah has been recognised for its work on mental health and wellbeing for its community.

16 December, 2021

Federal Government commitment to people with disability

A new strategy from the government will ensure that people with disability can participate as equal members of society.

3 December, 2021