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news 21st May 2024 in news
news 21st May 2024 in news

What’s in the 2024 Budget for housing and homelessness?

The 2024 Federal Budget (on Tuesday 14 May 2024) announced a number of funding measures targeted to the housing and homelessness sectors, as well as confirming previous funding and policy actions. In this Budget the Government champions its ongoing $32 billion plan to help deliver more homes, including $6.2 billion of new initiatives.

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news 10th May 2024 in news
news 10th May 2024 in news

Connections made toward circular economy housing future

Representatives from a range of sectors from across the country met in Sydney and virtually on Thursday 9th May for the AHURI one day conference Circular economy housing, to explore what it will take for the Australian housing sector to make the shift toward reducing the significant carbon emissions generated throughout the life-cycle of Australian homes. 

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In the Media 7th May 2024 in In the Media
In the Media 7th May 2024 in In the Media

Temporary residents in overcrowded spaces, paying more for less amid Sydney's rental crisis, experts say

This article by ABC News investigates why temporary students and workers in Sydney are struggling to find affordable accommodation, and features an interview with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham, who says that the lack of accessible housing for short term residents was contributing to overcrowding.

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In the Media 26th April 2024 in In the Media
In the Media 26th April 2024 in In the Media

Can factory-made homes solve the housing crisis?

The Federal Government wants to boost pre-fabrication of homes to speed up new housing supply, as traditional builds face lengthy delays and labour shortages. AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham recently spoke to ABC AM about how faster and innovative construction methods are essential to fixing the housing shortage. 

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