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Hamilton South residents at a site for a proposed community hall

Advancing Tenant Voice: Examining Tenant Participation

This report looks at 40 years of tenant participation initiatives in NSW public housing and explores them further through a case study of the Hamilton South estate in Newcastle.
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Staying home in Warren Rd Marrickville

We report on a local campaign in Marrickville, and some of the issues it illustrates around the 'Affordable Housing' program.
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Energy efficiency rental standards – renters have your say!

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Rental Standards (MEERS) consultation is now open. Here's how you can contribute.
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Land lease community home owner seeks action on nuisance fairy in the garden

Some residents’ homes in this land lease community have been inundated with fairy grass.
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El Lago tenants awarded compensation for untenable conditions

Tenants at El Lago launched Tribunal action over villas which were far from secure or reasonably fit for habitation, and offered little in the way of peace, comfort and quiet enjoyment.
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Land lease home owners press for urgency on legislative reforms for site repairs

For a number of home owners the need for major site repairs has been becoming unmanageable and detrimental to their homes.
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Tenants' Union submission

Submission: Protection of Personal Information Bill

Tenants’ Union submission to the Inquiry into the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection of Personal Information) Bill 2025.
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Fair go for renters in tax reform

Property investors are getting billions in tax breaks through negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount but renters aren't getting much in return.
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Koori Renters Kit

Koori Renters Kit

Clear, practical, and culturally-informed info about renting laws in NSW, so mob know their rights, responsibilities, and options.
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AI & tenancy advice: Helpful tool or hidden risk?

With their growing presence and influence it’s important to understand the limitations – especially if you are thinking about using AI in relation to navigating a legal dispute. AI is not a…
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Renters have rights: Information in community languages

Community languages

Resources for renters who speak or read languages other than English.
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Bond Loss Tracker

Use this tool to explore how the risk and severity of bond loss has changed across Sydney and regional NSW.
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