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In the Media 9th March 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 9th March 2023 in In the Media

The Australian Rental Crisis Is Gendered — & Here Are The Figures To Prove It

Rising interest rates, a lack of housing and increased demand have contributed to the current rental and housing crisis that experts say has made it harder to find a home than ever before. This article in Refinery29 explores why it's women that are hit hardest, and features an interview with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham.

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In the Media 8th March 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 8th March 2023 in In the Media

This summer it reached 39 degrees inside Charles's rental home

This summer, tenants across Australia have recorded temperatures as high as 40+ degrees celsius inside their private rental and social housing properties, leading to issues with humidity and mould as well. This article in the ABC News explores why renters on low incomes were struggling to keep their homes cool, and features AHURI research and an interview with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham.

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In the Media 4th March 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 4th March 2023 in In the Media

Three generations of Lisa's family live under one roof. Is this a growing trend?

Dr Michael Fotheringham was quoted by SBS News on the increasing number of Australians living in multi-generational housing. With low vacancy rates for houses and apartments in every major city and the regions causing rents to skyrocket, some people are turning to other available housing options.

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brief 28th February 2023 in brief
brief 28th February 2023 in brief

What is the difference between social housing and affordable housing - and why do they matter?

As Australia is gripped by a worsening housing and rental crisis, discussion has centred on the urgent need for more social and affordable housing. While they are terms often used together, (and could be easily mistaken as interchangeable), ‘social housing’ and ‘affordable housing’ are two different things. This AHURI brief explores: Just what is social housing, what is affordable housing, and why are they both so important for our market-based housing system? 

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