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‘Green shoots’ of improving rental affordability are showing: new report

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Rental affordability has remained steady after rapid declines in many parts of the country as the community sector and businesses call for further action to address Australia’s most pressing economic and social challenge.     The 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index, which compares rents with incomes, found affordability in the past … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT*** Press conference 930am

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National Shelter, SGS Economics and Planning and Housing All Australians will hold a press conference in Mural Hall at 930am Monday 24 November on the release today of the latest annual rental affordability index.  WHO: National Shelter Chair John Engeler, SGS Economics and Planning Principal Ellen Witte and Housing All Australians CEO Dan McKenna WHEN: 930am Monday … Continued

Rental Affordability Index – ACT

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On Monday 24 November, the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index will be released. For an embargoed copy of the report, and access to an interactive dashboard showing the affordability of ACT suburbs, or to arrange an interview, please email: [email protected]  Contact details: [email protected] // 0422 581 506

Rental Affordability Index – Victoria

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On Monday 24 November, the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index will be released. For an embargoed copy of the report, and access to an interactive dashboard showing the affordability of Melbourne suburbs and regional Victoria, or to arrange an interview, please email: [email protected]  Contact details: [email protected] // 0422 581 506

***MEDIA ALERT*** Three in four women in transport battle health issues from unsafe, unclean toilets

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###FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY###    The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) will launch a first-of-its-kind, bombshell report which uncovers systemic failures in basic workplace hygiene and dignity faced by women transport workers across the country.   On Monday the RTBU will hold a press conference in Federal Parliament, demanding a complete overhaul of standards … Continued

Housing Australia Future Fund delivers homes for Australians locked out of housing

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Housing Australia Future Fund delivers homes for Australians locked out of housing Round 3 of the Housing Australia Future Fund will make a significant dent in Australia’s homelessness challenge, by housing tens of thousands of Australians experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Homelessness Australia CEO Kate Colvin said the announcement was a tangible improvement that … Continued

Australia must put equity and inclusion at heart of COP31: ACOSS

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The Australian Government has an enormous opportunity to put ambition, equity and inclusion at the centre of COP31, ACOSS said today after an agreement was reached with Turkiye. “Presiding over the COP31 negotiations and having the Pre-COP in the Pacific presents a crucial opportunity for Australia to demonstrate leadership and match words with action,” said … Continued