2025 Policy Platform Priorities

Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis. Those who are the most adversely affected are living on low incomes, younger or older and single, living with disability, women and children escaping domestic violence and First Nations peoples. We acknowledge the housing policies, commitment and investment from the Commonwealth Government in recent years but the national housing policy agenda needs to be much more ambitious and elevated to reflect a greater commitment to urgent action. There is still much to be done to address the housing, homelessness and affordability crisis. National Shelter is well-positioned to work with Government and other stakeholders to shape a fair, sustainable and healthy housing system for all Australians.