News Archives - Shelter (National)

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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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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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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Media Release: National Shelter backs push for affordable housing on public land

Matilda Sutherland — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“We urge policymakers at the Commonwealth level, and right across the country, to support the intent of this bill and commit to a framework where public land delivers a lasting and affordable housing legacy for Australians.” – Jackson Hills, CEO National Shelter

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Media Release: Historic tax reform a step toward housing fairness and equality

Matilda Sutherland — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“The passage of these housing tax reforms is a historic win for fairness, equality, and housing security in Australia,” – Jackson Hills, CEO National Shelter

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Media Release: Tax changes will restore fairness in the system: It’s time to support reform

Matilda Sutherland — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“Tax reform is a critical element of a comprehensive housing system response that also requires more supply, stronger rental standards and sustained investment in public, social and affordable housing. Leaving the current settings as they are would mean accepting a system that works against the housing outcomes we so desperately need.” – Jackson Hills, CEO

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Media Release: Construction innovation key to closing housing supply gap

Matilda Sutherland — Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

“This investment is so important to our housing supply because traditional construction alone can’t close the housing gap,” – Jackson Hills, CEO National Shelter

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