#rentalcrisis

The Greens’ push for a public housing developer

The Federal Greens have been holding out on the federal government’s housing bill, demanding extra negotiations on things like negative gearing and capital gains tax, as well as rent freezes. The party’s spokesperson for housing, Max Chandler-Mather, was recently in the Northern Rivers, targeting the marginal seat of Richmond with a special announcement for the …

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New report highlights growing rental stress for low-income Australians nationwide

A new report has found Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of rental markets across the country, despite recent increases to Centrelink and Rent Assistance payments.  Released by advocacy group Everybody’s Home, the Priced Out 2024 report reveals those on JobSeeker, pensions, and minimum wage are facing severe rental stress in every …

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Urgent action needed for SA rental affordability

Concerns around rental affordability and housing insecurity in South Australia continue to rise as the state reaches 17 000 people on the waiting list for public housing with 4000 in ‘category 1.’ A new report from a peak South Australian welfare body has ranked state electorates in metropolitan Adelaide by rental affordability impact … calling for the SA MPs representing the worst-hit …

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