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brief 6th May 2020 in brief
brief 6th May 2020 in brief

Why building housing infrastructure after the pandemic can benefit Australia

With Australian Government Treasury analysis predicting that Australia will record an unemployment rate of 10 per cent by June 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth Government will be exploring ways of stimulating the economy in the near future to increase jobs and spending.

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brief 5th May 2020 in brief
brief 5th May 2020 in brief

Has the impact of COVID-19 on cities and housing affected the incidence of family violence

Housing support for women and children facing domestic and family violence (DFV) has been an important policy focus in recent years, and the restrictions put in place as a result of COVID-19 may impact that support. Additionally, with people around the world being forced to stay home in order to reduce transmission of the coronavirus, medical professionals and policing organisations are warning of an increase in cases of DFV.

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brief 23rd April 2020 in brief
brief 23rd April 2020 in brief

Unpacking the challenges in the rental market during COVID-19

Although the Commonwealth Government, through the National Cabinet, has announced a moratorium on rental evictions due to the coronavirus for six months,  residential tenancy laws are the responsibility of the states and territories, and as such vary across the country.

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