Publication – ARC Linkage Project: Local Government and Housing in Australia for the 21st Century

New publication by Andrew Beer

April 17, 2019

Abstract: Precariously placed: housing affordability, quality and satisfaction of Australians with disabilities Access to adequate, safe, secure, accessible and affordable housing is a fundamental human right and one stipulated in the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Australian adults with disabilities experience housing disadvantage including homelessness, poor-quality housing and housing unaffordability; … More New publication by Andrew Beer

A report on the Local Government and Housing Linkage Project national survey: Sydney Metropolitan results

October 15, 2018

This survey is part of an Australian Research Council Linkage Project investigating the role of local government in housing Australians in the 21st Century. It is the second report drawing on an Australia- wide survey of local governments and housing. Our first report, ‘A Report on the Local Government and Housing Linkage Project National Survey’, … More A report on the Local Government and Housing Linkage Project national survey: Sydney Metropolitan results

New Publication by Alan Morris

September 28, 2018

Abstract: ‘Super-gentrification’ triumphs: gentrification and the displacement of public housing tenants in Sydney’s inner-city This study analyses the super-gentrification of Millers Point, an inner-city area in Sydney, Australia, and the displacement of its 465 public housing tenants. Drawing on in-depth interviews with public housing tenants and homeowners, media reports and government media releases, it argues that … More New Publication by Alan Morris

The capacity of local governments to provide affordable housing

September 27, 2018

Alan Morris and Catherine Davis have published an article in The Conversation discussing some of the key findings from our national survey. Read the article here.

The financialisation of housing and the housing crisis in Sydney

September 2, 2018

An article by Professor Alan Morris published in the Summer 2018 issue of Housing Finance International. Read the entire issue here.

Housing Locally: A report on the Local Government and Housing Linkage Project national survey

August 29, 2018

Local Government and Housing in Australia for the 21st Century ARC Linkage Project investigators are pleased to release this substantial report which presents the outcomes of an online survey of local governments across Australia into their attitudes, programs, policies and actions with respect to housing. The survey was undertaken as part of the three-year project … More Housing Locally: A report on the Local Government and Housing Linkage Project national survey

Youth and Gendered Homelessness in Rural and Regional Australia

August 29, 2018

Presentation to the Rural Women’s Homelessness Roundtable by Prof Andrew Beer. Available here

Discussion Paper: Enabling Affordable Housing in Local Government Areas

August 29, 2018

‘This Discussion Paper is a step in the journey of developing new housing strategies and outlines 42 Initiatives grouped into 9 key areas that Councils might consider as ways to facilitate affordable housing supply locally.’ The Discussion Paper is available here.

Andrew Beer’s presentation to the National General Assembly of Local Government

August 29, 2018

Andrew Beer’s presentation to the National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government, National Convention Centre, Canberra, on 19 June 2018. Local Government and Housing in Australia: Delivering for Local Communities

Affordable Housing Local Solutions Forum

June 15, 2018

Bellingen and Nambucca Affordable Housing Action Group Researchers involved with the ARC Linkage Project ‘Local Government and Housing for Australian in the 21st Century’ were invited by the Bellingen and Nambucca Affordable Housing Action Group, to attend the Affordable Housing Local Solutions Forum. Chief Investigator John Martin and PhD Student Laura Hodgson made the journey … More Affordable Housing Local Solutions Forum