NSW will soon have an inquiry into developing a Human Rights Act. What would legislating human rights achieve and what would it mean for renters? We explore in this blog.
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.
Renters’ rights advocates, renters and the Tenants’ Union staff have kept busy over four weeks with a line-up of events taking place across Sydney over consecutive Tuesday nights, and that’s not…
Across NSW, too many older people live in unaffordable and insecure housing and may be at risk of homelessness. The Lived Experience Action Group (LEAG) is a group of older people with…
The operator of a land lease community has a responsibility to have emergency evacuation procedures in place. With this responsibility there is also a requirement to reasonably ensure residents…
The NSW Law Reform Commission is currently undertaking a review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1967 NSW. The Tenants' Union participated in a stakeholder consultation meeting and submitted…
The Mental Health Commission of NSW is leading the development of the Strategy for Mental Health and Wellbeing in NSW. The Tenants' Union contributed to the consultation on this strategy…
