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In the Media 14th October 2022 in In the Media
In the Media 14th October 2022 in In the Media

‘Bad policy’: Concerns over homebuyer boost introduced to NSW parliament

The NSW state government’s latest solution to the challenges facing first home buyers has sparked warnings from sceptical experts. This article in News.com.au examines the NSW government's proposed shared equity scheme and features an interview with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham.

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In the Media 14th October 2022 in In the Media
In the Media 14th October 2022 in In the Media

Private sector interested in social housing, but there are risks involved

This article in Pro Bono Australia states that a partnership between government, community and private institutions is the best solution to ensuring the much-needed supply of social and affordable housing in Australia. The article also references AHURI research, which suggests that taking a multi-sector approach may offer a critical helping hand in the development of social and affordable housing.

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news 12th October 2022 in news
news 12th October 2022 in news

AHURI evaluates NSW Homelessness Industry and Workforce Development Strategy in NSW

Homelessness NSW has released its evaluation of the Homelessness Industry and Workforce Development Strategy 2017-2020, undertaken by AHURI’S Professional Services team. The evaluation has five key components: ‘Did the Strategy achieve its goals?’; ‘Did training and workforce development meet sector needs?’; ‘Are organisations across the NSW Homelessness Industry sustainable?’; ‘What needs to happen in the next Strategy?’; and ‘How competent are services in serving Aboriginal clients and communities?’

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news 7th October 2022 in news
news 7th October 2022 in news

Productivity Commission releases extensive review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA)

The Productivity Commission’s newly released review on the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA) has found the Agreement to be ‘ineffective’ and that there should be focus on ‘improving the affordability of the private rental market and the targeting of housing assistance’. As such, the Commission considers that the NHHA ‘should be expanded to include all government-provided housing assistance including Commonwealth Rent Assistance and first home buyer assistance.’ This finding, together with many of the recommendations in the report, is consistent with AHURI’s submission and advice to the review. 

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