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news 26th March 2021 in news
news 26th March 2021 in news

Reform how our cities are governed to manage urgent urban challenges: report

Reforming metropolitan governance in Australian cities is essential to effectively addressing pressing urban issues such as action on climate change, coordinating population and urban development growth, and minimising spatial inequities and suburban sprawl, new AHURI research has revealed.

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In the Media 26th March 2021 in In the Media
In the Media 26th March 2021 in In the Media

Unaffordable rent impacting work productivity

In this interview with ABC News Radio, Professor Nicole Gurran discusses the findings from AHURI research on urban productivity and affordable rental supply. Professor Gurran discusses the challenges for businesses in hiring and keeping lower income employees who are often forced to leave employment because they are unable to source affordable accommodation nearby.

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In the Media 26th March 2021 in In the Media
In the Media 26th March 2021 in In the Media

Housing’s threat to the future of start-ups

In this article in the Australian Financial Review, Michael Bleby refers to the AHURI research report: Urban productivity and affordable rental housing supply in Australian cities and regions.

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news 16th March 2021 in news
news 16th March 2021 in news

Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System releases final report

The Victorian Government has released the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. The Report covers many aspects of how people experiencing mental health issues interact with government and community across Victoria and supports 65 formal recommendations, including having safe, supportive and affordable housing as an important part of the solution.

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