News and Advocacy Archives - Shelter (National)

Submission to the Inquiry into the Commonwealth Land (Affordable Housing) Bill 2026

Oley Media — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:12:37 +0000

This submission is informed by National Shelter’s longstanding policy and advocacy work on housing security, affordability, public, social and affordable housing supply, planning reform, value capture, and the role of government land in delivering long-term community benefit. It also draws on evidence from Australian and international jurisdictions that have successfully leveraged publicly owned land to

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Media Release: National framework for defining Affordable Housing creates a more accountable housing system

Matilda Sutherland — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“The housing crisis requires action across multiple fronts. Greater clarity around what constitutes Affordable Housing is an important part of building a stronger, more effective national housing system.” – Jackson Hills, CEO National Shelter

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Media Release: $300 million investment in crisis and transitional accommodation critical for people with nowhere to go

Matilda Sutherland — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“At a time when demand for crisis and transitional accommodation continues to grow across the country, this additional investment represents a meaningful step forward in ensuring more Australians can access safe, secure, and stable housing.” – Jackson Hills, CEO National Shelter

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Media Release: New HAFF funding stream will help house families sooner, proving long-term value

Matilda Sutherland — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“National Shelter welcomes this additional funding stream, which recognises the need to get more social and affordable homes built quickly while supporting a broader range of housing types and locations,” – Jackson Hills, CEO National Shelter

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Media Release: National Shelter backs long-term housing reforms despite rental market noise

Matilda Sutherland — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“National Shelter has long advocated for policy settings that treat housing first and foremost as a place to live, while supporting the increase of supply in homes Australians can afford. We believe these reforms will help create a fairer housing system that is more sustainable and delivers a better outcome for generations to come.” –

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National Policy & Advocacy Framework 2026-2028

Oley Media — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:18:53 +0000

Australia is facing one of the most significant housing challenges in its modern history. Across the country, too many people are struggling to find a home that is safe, secure, affordable and appropriate to their needs. Rising housing costs, rental stress, homelessness and growing inequality are affecting individuals, families and communities, with the greatest impacts

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Media Release: We need cheaper homes, not cheaper standards

Matilda Sutherland — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“Australians absolutely need cheaper housing. But cheaper housing shouldn’t mean lowerquality housing. A home isn’t just another product. It’s where people raise children, age, recoverfrom illness and build their lives.” – Jackson Hills, CEO National Shelter

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Submission into Welfare Reform – Voluntary Work (July 2026)

Oley Media — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:30:53 +0000

Extend the existing voluntary work pathway available to long-term income support recipients aged 55 and over to all recipients, particularly those experiencing comparable barriers to employment.

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Media Release: Meanwhile use: unlikely alliance unlocking vacant properties to address Australia’s housing shortage

Matilda Sutherland — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“There’s a persistent myth that activating a vacant property for housing is risky, slow or expensive. It’s none of those things when you have the right partners in place” – Jackson Hills, CEO National Shelter

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Submission to the Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity

Oley Media — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:54:46 +0000

This submission is informed by and aligned with National Shelter’s 2025 Federal Policy Platform and its priority reform agenda. Given the system‐wide nature of Australia’s housing challenges, including their economic dimensions, core social inequities, and the central role of housing‐related safety nets, this submission has been prepared with the assistance of Brendan Berne, economist, former

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