Councils demand action on housing crisis

The Lord Mayors of Australia’s two biggest cities are calling for action on the nation’s homelessness and housing affordability crisis.

5 May, 2019

Public housing under strain  

Latest report into government services shows high occupancy rates and rental stress among those receiving assistance.

21 January, 2019

NSW’s public housing shake-up welcomed

But community housing providers and local governments say national strategy on housing urgently needed.

10 December, 2018

Customer service model gains attention

A housing department’s new service centre is balancing the need to create a welcoming environment for sometimes challenging clients while maintaining staff safety.

29 November, 2018

Governments partner on affordable housing initiative

A partnership launched by Newcastle City Council to tackle a worsening affordable housing shortage has been welcomed, while new research calls on councils to review planning approaches.

23 July, 2018

Boost for health workforce, homeless services in NSW budget

Assertive outreach services and a new social impact investment are among the elements of a $1 billion homelessness package to be included in NSW’s budget today.

18 June, 2018

‘Policy inaction’ leading to homelessness rise

A national strategy tackling the myriad issues contributing to Australia’s worsening homelessness should be included in the next national agreement between the Commonwealth and states, an expert says.

28 May, 2018

Clearing homeless camps will make the problem worse

“You can’t solve homelessness without housing.”

9 August, 2017

Homeless: Why making it a crime won’t fix the problem

Being punitive is more expensive in the long term.

26 January, 2017

State governments to co-ordinate veterans’ data

Military service question on Census?

28 November, 2016

Homelessness in the world’s most liveable city

New approach needed.

17 October, 2016

Women ascend in Shorten’s Shadow Cabinet reshuffle

Women the winners in revamped Labor front bench.

13 October, 2015

Melbourne trials ‘daytime’ outdoor smoking ban to ease business withdrawals

Case-by-case approach for City Square.

12 August, 2015

Perth vows to move aggressive beggars off the streets

The City of Perth wants to make begging in the streets a thing of the past by directing people asking for money in public to government agencies in order to help them resolve their problems.

28 April, 2014