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In the Media 24th February 2025 in In the Media
In the Media 24th February 2025 in In the Media

Quick fixes and long-term solutions to Australia's sky-rocketing rental prices

This article from ABC News discusses various strategies to address Australia's escalating rental prices, including increasing government assistance, improving tenant-landlord relationships, and expanding housing stock. It refers to AHURI research, 'Affordable private rental supply and demand: short-term disruption and long-term structural change'.

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In the Media 20th February 2025 in In the Media
In the Media 20th February 2025 in In the Media

Why taxpayers should buy back houses most at risk of natural disaster

This article from The Sydney Morning Herald discusses the proposal for taxpayer-funded buyback schemes targeting properties most vulnerable to natural disasters. It refers to recent AHURI research, 'Integrating housing policy, settlement planning and disaster management'.

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news 19th February 2025 in news
news 19th February 2025 in news

More natural disasters mean Government housing policies need to adapt

Natural disasters like floods, fires and cyclones already destroy many Australian homes, and climate change will make this worse. Two new AHURI research reports examine how government housing policies can better prepare for natural disasters, and how governments can share housing data to lower disaster risks.

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brief 18th February 2025 in brief
brief 18th February 2025 in brief

How can higher density housing be done well?

This AHURI Brief explores what makes for good quality higher density housing and what is an appropriate level of density for a thriving neighbourhood. This Brief is the second in a series on density, following on from ‘What are 'housing density' and 'high density housing'?

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In the Media 17th February 2025 in In the Media
In the Media 17th February 2025 in In the Media

Housing construction half as productive as 30 years ago

This segment from ABC News Afternoons explores the current challenges around housing infrastructure and affordability, referencing a recent build-to-rent development proposal which has been lodged with the NSW government. It features an interview with AHURI Managing Director, Michael Fotheringham.

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