Is the rental market fit for purpose?

With more than 30% of households across Australia renting their homes and the National rental vacancy rate sitting at 1.3%, the rental market has become a hot button political issue.

NSW Rental Commissioner, Trina Jones posed that question earlier today when talking on ABC News RN Breakfast. Once seen as a stepping stone to owning your own home, today’s rental market is in a state of crisis. One third of Australians live in a rental property and many will be forever renters, how do we ensure that the rental market is fit for purpose?

Rental housing co-operatives provide an alternative to direct rental and help make the market both fairer and more sustainable. Find out more here.

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Mel Abrams

Co-op Elected Director

Melanie, a CEHL co-operative member since 2021, is an experienced executive support professional with a background in government, Aboriginal affairs, and the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of experience in administration, stakeholder coordination, and cooperative governance, she has supported leaders across sectors and is passionate about community-led housing, inclusion, and social justice.