The Right to Housing in Australia

With so many Australian cities facing problems of housing affordability, how can we guarantee that all Australians have access to safe, secure housing? As property prices rise, dragging rents with them, we are rapidly losing the qualities that long made Australian cities some of the most liveable in the world.

Leaders and policy makers routinely propose solutions to Australia’s housing crisis, though few have led to significant change. Australian housing debates seems to be caught in stalemate at present. This session seeks new ideas by drawing together some of Australia’s leading authorities on housing policy to discuss options for the future of housing in Australian cities.

Moderated by Professor Libby Porter (Director of RMIT University's Centre of Urban Research), the event will include:

The Hon. Kevin Bell AO KC, Former Supreme Court Judge & Monash Adjunct
Emma Dawson, Executive Director, Per Capita
Jorden van den Lamb, ShitRentals.com
Emma Power, Western Sydney University
Cameron Duff, RMIT University
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How can we restore the principles of access, affordability and fairness to our housing markets? Can we have a right to housing in Australia? How can we develop more just, inclusive and affordable housing solutions for all Australians?

Please note the event is a 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start, the foyer bar will be open from 6pm to purchase drinks and snacks.

This event is presented by RMIT's Urban Futures Enabling Impact Platform, as part of the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia's Social Sciences Week.