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Australian Government announces Homebuilder stimulus program
The Australian Government has announced the HomeBuilder program as a way to increase residential housing supply and lift the construction market by encouraging the commencement of new home builds and renovations in 2020.
AHURI report finds that failure to address the needs of apartment residents risks the cohesion of our cities
In Australia, 10 per cent of the population lives in an apartment; 85 per cent of apartment residents live in capital cities; and 39 per cent of households living in high-density apartments are lower-income households.
Michael Fotheringham joins Homelessness Australia Board
AHURI’s Executive Director Dr Michael Fotheringham has joined the Board of Homelessness Australia – the national peak body for homelessness in Australia. The Homelessness Australia (HA) Board operates on a voluntary basis and is chaired by Jenny Smith (CEO, Council to Homeless Persons Victoria) with Katherine McKernan (CEO, Homelessness NSW) as Deputy Chair.
Government responds to House of Representative cities inquiry
The Australian Government has announced in principle support for a number of important recommendations in their response to a House of Representative Inquiry into the Australian Government’s role in the development of cities.
AHURI announces eight COVID-19 research projects to inform housing policy response to pandemic
The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is pleased to announce the COVID-19 Research Agenda — eight priority research projects that will help governments at all levels make the best housing policy decisions during and following the coronavirus pandemic.