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Albanese and premiers aim for deal on renters’ rights
The national cabinet is hoping it can strike a deal with the states and territories that will improve rights for renters, as the Albanese Government wards off a push for a freeze on rent prices. Source: ABC News.
Putting people in the picture about homelessness
Centacare Evolve Housing in Tasmania will mark Homelessness Week with an intergenerational art project to challenge the stigma around people who access social and affordable housing. Source: The Mercury.
Housing stoush could give Albanese trigger for double dissolution
Labor will bring its contentious $10 billion housing bill back to Parliament next week, daring the Greens and Coalition to block the unchanged legislation a second time, which would hand the Albanese Government a trigger for an early federal election. Source: The Age.
Call for action as housing stress affects growing number of Australians
Advocates warn that the nation’s housing crisis is getting worse, with a survey of hundreds of renters revealing the majority are now under “housing stress”. Source: ABC News.
Vinnies in talks with NT Government over housing for homeless
The St Vincent de Paul Society is in negotiations with the Northern Territory Government to explore homelessness and affordable housing options, including making better use of existing land and redevelopment.
Family violence victims get greater access to accommodation
Those seeking emergency accommodation in New South Wales will now have greater access and a higher asset threshold to qualify, the Minns Government announced. Source: Yahoo News.
Housing supply must be top priority: Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society says the Albanese Government’s stalled Housing and Future Fund Bill is a disaster for the many Australians whose lives are in limbo while they search for a place to live.
Government’s response to housing crisis ‘a fantastic first step’
Catholic organisations in Canberra have welcomed the news that the ACT will receive $50 million from the Albanese Government to boost social housing. Source: Catholic Voice.
Queensland Government and Vinnies team up for social housing
The Queensland Government is delivering 147 new social homes in partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society, with another 13 now wrapping up works in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. Source: Australian Property Journal.