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Media Release: Election commitments met, but battlers short changed

Click here to view National Shelter's response to the 2008/2009 Federal Budget. Also, click here to view an addendum distributed following clarification on the Indigenous Issues outlined in the initial Media Release.
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Media Release: National Shelter's 08/09 Budget Response

Click here to view National Shelter's response to the 08/09 Federal Budget. Also click here to view an addendum distributed following clarification on the Indigenous funding referred to in the media release.

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COAG’s Last Chance to Fix Homelessness and Housing

The COAG meeting on November 28 & 29 is the last chance to rebuild Australia’s housing system according to National Shelter Chairman Adrian Pisarski.

Click here to view the entire National Shelter Media Release

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National Shelter supports public housing investment push

National Shelter supports calls from The Greens, urging the Federal Government to increase Public Housing investment by $2 billion. Read more »

Historic Investment: $6.6b to increase public housing

 Chairperson of National Shelter, Adrian Pisarski, described the Federal Government's $6.6 billion investment in public and community housing stock as an historic decision and a fantastic result for Australia's housing future. Click here to view the media release.

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National Shelter urges stimulus package approval

 National Shelter Chairperson, Adrian Pisarski, today urged the Coalition, The Greens, Family First and independent Senator Nick Xenophon, to pass the Federal Government's $42 billion stimulus package. Click here to view media release.
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Clear the FHOG: National Shelter Urges Changes to First Home Owners Grant

Chairperson of National Shelter, Adrian Pisarski, has strongly urged the Federal Government to make some drastic changes to the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) when it hands down its budget next week.

Remaining consistent with the National Shelter and ACOSS position over the last decade, Mr Pisarski said that the First Home Owners Grant is an inflationary product which stimulates demand without adding to supply. Read more »

ACOSS ABC online article: Time to rething First Home Owners Grant

There is much speculation about the future of the First Home Buyers Boost in the Federal Government's budget. The Australian Council of Social Service CEO Clare Martin looks at the impact of the First Home Buyers Grant and proposes reforms to the scheme.

In these difficult economic times, it is more important than ever that governments spend effectively. This means targeting assistance to those who need it and minimising economic harm to households and the market. Read more »