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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 AHURI Brief provides an overview of where renters’ rights were up to across Australia, one year on from this announcement.

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In the Media 16th August 2024 in In the Media
In the Media 16th August 2024 in In the Media

Perth housing target falls short by 35,000 homes

This article from The Age addresses the new National Urban Policy that was discussed at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) Industry Lunch. AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham attended and spoke at the event. 

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news 15th August 2024 in news
news 15th August 2024 in news

Australian Homelessness Conference 2024 brings connection and clarity to a sector gathering momentum

The Australian Homelessness Conference 2024 wrapped up in Adelaide on Wednesday 14 August, following two days of inspiring and thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions. Attended by around 800 delegates from across the Australian homelessness sector, the conference featured nearly 90 speakers across 22 sessions, as well as a networking breakfast.

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In the Media 14th August 2024 in In the Media
In the Media 14th August 2024 in In the Media

Teenage DV survivors get support

This ABC PM radio segment features speakers from the Australian Housing Conference discussing the homelessness services gap for unaccompanied children and young people escaping family violence. 

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