Housing â draining the incomes of the poor and driving up wealth inequality
We’ve got good news and bad news. The (relatively) good news is that income inequality in Australia is not too high. And it’s not getting
January 16, 2023
NSW Auditor-General report about Development Application processes
In mid-December, the NSW Auditor-General released a report into Development Applications processes and timeframes for three local Councils (The Hills Shire, Northern Beaches, and Byron
January 15, 2023
Penrith City Council â proposed Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme
Shelter NSW, in assisting the Sydney Alliance, made a brief submission to Penrith City Council on its proposed Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme for Glenmore Park
January 13, 2023
Submission to Department of Planning & Environment on its Proposed Housing SEPP changes
In late November, the Department of Planning & Environment released its Explanation of Intended Effect for proposed changes to the Housing SEPP. These changes include
January 4, 2023
“The rental market has failedâ
â an unlikely alliance calls for change This was our CEO John Engeler speaking alongside Good Growth Alliance colleagues yesterday â a launch and headline
December 16, 2022
Ageing on the Edge â Orange candidates forum
On Monday this week, we had the pleasure of co-hosting a candidatesâ forum in Orange with Ageing on the Edge. This event was well attended online
December 16, 2022
I rent and I vote – Shelter NSW, 2023 State Election Platform
The âhousing crisisâ dominates the national, state and local conversation and a new Federal Government and Minister are bringing much needed oxygen, leadership and funding
December 15, 2022
The cost-of-living as a renter – in an energy-hungry dwelling
With inflation already eating away at low-income households, reported estimates of energy retail prices rising by as much as 35% next year fill many with trepidation. During
December 14, 2022
The Rental Affordability Index. How bad is it for renters?
Really bad. Things were bad before the pandemic, fire and floods but it has got a whole lot worse. And practices like ârent biddingâ and
December 14, 2022