Renters

Australia’s first Renter Confidence Index reveals challenges faced by Victorians

Australia’s first Renter Confidence Index reveals challenges faced by Victorians

Politics & Economy Social Justice The Wire

Australia’s inaugural Renter Confidence Index demonstrates broad concern surrounding Victoria’s rental landscape and its 1.5 million renters, including lease increases,...

Randwick Council to Crack Down on ‘Land Banking’

Randwick Council to Crack Down on ‘Land Banking’

Politics & Economy The Law The Wire

Randwick City Council Mayor Philipa Veitch has proposed an ’empty homes levy’ on unoccupied land used for land banking. The...

Increasing Rent Assistance Could Alleviate Rent Crisis

Increasing Rent Assistance Could Alleviate Rent Crisis

The Wire

Research indicates that doubling rent assistance could alleviate the ongoing rent crisis, without increasing the cost of rent. This research...

Consumer advocates campaign to protect renters from property damage debt

Consumer advocates campaign to protect renters from property damage debt

The Wire

A number of major insurance companies across Australia have recently changed their policies about accidental property damage, promising greater protection...