Working together
for housing justice
An informed and independent voice on housing policy issues affecting the ability of people on low, moderate or no incomes to have an affordable, safe and secure home.
Working together for housing justice
An informed and independent voice on housing policy issues affecting the ability of people on low, moderate or no incomes to have an affordable, safe and secure home.
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The National Nine – Principles for Strengthening Renters’ Rights
ACT Shelter was commissioned to produce this brief report providing expert guidance for the national proposals being developed by Housing Ministers for consideration within the National Cabinet to improve our rental housing system and better ensure renters have access to safe, affordable, appropriate and secure homes. This report is a useful reference for anyone seeking an overview of the most significant national issues for renters across the country. It also provides links to relevant research. The official launch included an overview of the report’s key recommendations. This was followed by a panel conversation exploring the challenges facing renters and our rental housing
Shelter Update
Regular insights on renting and housing issues, news and events from the ACT, across the country and overseas. Subscribe today
ACT Shelter and AHURI housing research – the social and economic impact of homelessness and after housing poverty/rental stress in the ACT
In 2020, ACT Shelter – with financial support from 12 of our members – commissioned the Australian Housing and Urban
The realisation of the Right to Adequate Housing for all Canberrans underpins everything we do.
ACT Shelter is a not-for-profit organisation funded by the ACT Government to represent the interests of our members and provide advocacy and strategic advice on systemic issues affecting housing consumers in the ACT. We are an informed and independent voice on housing policy issues affecting the ability of people on low, moderate or no incomes to have an affordable, safe and secure home.