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Overcoming roadblocks to reform state property taxes
Australian states and territories raised over 40 billion dollars from taxes on property in 2014–15, but how and where such taxes are levied has become very complex. Across Australia, different stamp duties, land tax rates and thresholds are in place for different classes of owners depending on how the property is used.
Getting on the right side of public opinion - George Megalogenis at #NHCSydney
One of Australia’s most insightful political, economic and social commentators George Megalogenis, used his keynote address at the National Housing Conference to deliver a stimulating exploration of how community attitudes to housing affordability have been turned on their head, and flagged warnings of the social disruption that could be caused by high house prices should there be a downturn in the economy.
Resilience and leadership: keys to delivering affordable housing
To effectively deliver affordable housing, Governments need to develop housing strategies that are resilient to, and adapt with, evolving political circumstances, create opportunities in times of economic change and that inspire strong leadership, new research finds.
How concerned are Australians about housing?
A recent cluster of polls from different polling companies shows that the issue of housing and housing affordability is of rising concern for Australian households. This is happening against a backdrop of house price increases, rising housing need and the falling proportion of households able to find a home in social housing.
Where to from here? Looking to the future of social and affordable housing at #NHCSydney
The number of households in the not-for-profit community housing sector over the last 10 years has more than doubled (35,667 in 2008 to 74,220 in 2016, a 108% increase). With such rapid growth the sector is becoming an even more important part of providing housing for households on low incomes.