The 11th annual index compares rents and incomes across Australia to show where households face the greatest stress. It finds that rental affordability has finally stabilised in parts of the country after years of steep decline. However, pressures remain high, especially for people on low and moderate incomes.

This insights report outlines recent trends, highlights key drivers of future need, and presents ideas and discussion around what is needed to develop a future-fit Victorian local government workforce. It delivers six recommendations for the Victorian local government sector to consider in meeting the challenges of the future with a fit-for-purpose workforce.

Victoria currently has the lowest proportion of social housing in Australia. This report provides data insights about the demand for social housing and demand as measured by the housing needs of the community in the state. It finds that there's not enough social housing for everyone that needs it and calls for social housing targets.

Rental affordability is at its worst point since 2015. The report provides insights into how rental affordability impacts different places and household types, with a particular focus on low-income households. It measures "critically unaffordable rents" indicating the severity of the housing crisis as well as the difficulties that vulnerable people encounter in securing housing. The...

This background paper provides information on First Nations cultural heritage reform including recurring themes for reform, the current legislative framework and co-design options to reform First Nations cultural heritage protections.