Homelessness and human rights
Media and commentary on our work to protect and strengthen human rights for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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2SER: Why we need to count the deaths of people experiencing homelessness
StreetCare member Tony Pierce discusses the need to gather more data about the deaths of people who have been homeless.
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StreetCare advises on redevelopment to protect rough sleepers
Members of our lived experience advocacy group attended the redevelopment work at Macquarie Street.
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2SER: ending no-grounds evictions in NSW
With rental affordability at its highest point in 17 years, NSW tenants are facing a housing crisis. The continuation of no-grounds evictions exacerbates this issue. Across the state, landlords still have the power to end tenancies without a reason in certain circumstances, giving as little as 30 days’ notice. Renters in SA and ACT are already protected…
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Temporary accommodation changes provide ‘breathing space’ for people in crisis
Our advocacy helped secure changes that are easing the pressure on people in housing crisis.
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2SER: Better housing for all
Housing has been a hot topic throughout the NSW election campaign. Interest rate increases are contributing to the cost-of-living crisis for mortgage holders, while more people than ever are renting their home, and feel they will be for life. With rents increasing rapidly, in Sydney and regional areas, and long queues to inspect rental properties…
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Homelessness, disability and institutional neglect
A severe shortage of social housing, combined with an increasingly unaffordable private rental market and inadequate social security payments, is causing more and more people to experience homelessness across Australia. Homelessness can happen to anyone, but people with disability are at increased risk. PIAC advocates for a social security system that genuinely supports people to access…
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Improved efficiency standards for new houses in NSW
PIAC’s Energy + Water Consumer Advocacy Program (EWCAP) has welcomed the Commonwealth, state and territory government agreement to improve residential energy efficiency standards in the National Construction Code. The changes, supported by a joint community and industry campaign, will lift minimum NatHERS energy efficiency ratings from 6 to 7 Stars and require homes to meet…
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2SER interview: everyone deserves a healthy home
Living in a house that is difficult to warm or cool down isn’t just annoying and unhealthy. It can also be very expensive. With rising energy prices, many of us are understandably concerned about our next power bill. Thomas Chailloux, Policy Officer joins 2SER Breakfast to discuss why everyone deserves to have a healthy home.
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2SER interview: housing affordability crisis
We all need a home. But where do you turn if you cannot find one you are able to afford? Decades of under-investment by government have created a severe shortage of social housing. Low incomes, social security payments and rental assistance are not keeping pace with rent increases. Thomas Chailloux from the Public Interest Advocacy…
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Public forum on policing public space
Thank you to everyone who attended PIAC’s online forum on 18 May and heard from policy, legal and consumer experts, as we formally launched a new joint report with Homelessness NSW. ‘Policing Public Space: The experiences of people sleeping rough,’ highlights how negative interactions with police can stop people who are experiencing homelessness from enjoying…