You might have seen via our social media that The Tenants' Union NSW is moving – because we've been evicted! We're an organisation and it doesn't affect our lives - or the smooth running of the TU - too much. But for residential renters eviction is a massive upheaval.

So we thought we'd take this opportunity to share renters' stories of eviction and moving via a series of #MovingMonday videos. We've already had three so far (if you missed them scroll down to the bottom of the page and feel free to catch yourself up!).

NSW Budget: opportunity and promise

In early October NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald suggested social and affordable housing would be a priority in the November NSW budget. Construction and maintenance of social and affordable housing creates jobs and has a "positive impact on society", he explained.

This year’s Federal Budget was a great disappointment for those concerned about the supply of social housing.

The Tenants' Union takes discrimination seriously: that's why we don't support this Bill

The Tenants' Union takes seriously the problem of discrimination, in particular in relation to housing. We believe everyone should have the right to safe, secure housing, free from discrimination, including on the basis of religion. However, we hold deep concerns about the Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Freedoms and Equality) Bill 2020, and do not believe this Bill will serve to reduce discrimination against renters.

A win for pets in strata!

There have already been quite a few media reports about the excellent decision about pets and strata