A report released by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute raises concerns that rising mortgage debt and falling home ownership rates in later life…

Public sector silos are contributing to poor housing and ill-health for people living with mental health issues, argues AHURI.

People with disabilities are at much greater risk of living in unaffordable housing where the cost of keeping a roof over their heads can only…

New Zealand is set to release its first “Well-being Budget”, which builds on treasury’s Living Standards Framework. It introduces a suite of well-being measures, including…

There are no rental properties considered affordable for a single person on Newstart or Youth Allowance in any major city in Australia, according to a…

Addressing the shortfall in affordable and social housing will require governments to invest, advocates argue—but it's "entirely doable with political will".

Victoria's obsession with urban sprawl means a constant supply of cheap new housing without angering existing residents. But while it's politically easy, there are big…

A tenfold increase in building is needed to overcome the current social housing shortfall and cover projected growth in need. But it can be done,…

With elections just around the corner in Victoria and NSW, state governments must resist temptations to restrict housing development and promise untested infrastructure projects, says…

Part two of Nicholas Gruen's exploration of how central banks use their statutory independence. For decades the "people's bank" was only accessible to the banking…

Sydney’s iconic, and radically innovative green apartment block -- One Central Park -- has won a slew of global design prizes. Now its developer, Sekisui…

Councils and local groups are trying to make up for the shortfall in sustainable planning rules. Systemic change is needed to ensure Australian cities are…

There are signs social housing builds are finally changing for the better. But can good architecture change entrenched disadvantage and a punitive mentality towards welfare…

Home ownership rates are falling and debt is rising among Australia's younger generations, new HILDA survey data shows. There are questions about the sustainability of…