Australian Bureau of Statistics issues a report on their definition of homelessness
On September 4, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released a report on their statistical def...
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Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged Program grants available
New Commonwealth funding is available to help older people who are homeless or at risk of homelessne...
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National social housing survey indicates tenant satisfaction
On August 6, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released the 2010 state and territory re...
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Report proves we need more affordable housing
National Shelter media release —14 August 2012 National Shelter is concerned but not surprised at ...
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National Rental Affordability Scheme performance report for June 2012 released
A report on the performance of the National Rental Affordability Scheme has noted that 8,678 dwellin...
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Regional infrastructure funding to support new housing
The Australian Government has announced funding of $112.1 million for infrastructure to support the ...
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Home Energy Saver Scheme commences
For four years from July 1, the Home Energy Saver Scheme will be providing advice and support on red...
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Commonwealth Government releases response to homelessness legislation inquiry report
On June 20, the Commonwealth Government released its response to Housing the homeless — the report...
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Estimated shortage of 539,000 rental properties for lower income renters
The National Housing Supply Council estimates that there was a shortage of 539,000 rental properties...
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First steps towards national community housing regulatory scheme legislation
On June 13, a Bill was introduced in the NSW Legislative Assembly to apply a national law governing ...
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Exposure draft of Commonwealth Homelessness Bill released
The Commonwealth Government released an exposure draft of a Homelessness Bill 2012 on June 5, and is...
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National Shelter backs call for housing supply bonds
National Shelter media release — 31 May 2012 National Shelter, the peak council for affordable hou...
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