Unions Push for Big Increase in Public Housing

Unions push for big increase in public housing

After securing a win on negative gearing and capital gains tax, the union movement has identified the next phase of its housing fight.

Give renters a break: Two-year leases plan to protect from ‘gouging’ landlords

The ACTU was a key supporter of the May budget’s property tax changes. Now it’s setting its sights on renters’ rights and public housing.

Unions push for renters to be guaranteed two-year lease

The ACTU wants all renters to have access to a two-year lease, and says the government should turn to modular buildings to significantly increase public housing stock.