Archive of posts in the 'Homelessness' category
Recent media reports have revealed the estimated life expectancy of a person experiencing homelessness is only 44 years old. The early deaths...
The Macquarie St East Precinct is currently being ‘revitalised’ by the NSW Government. The precinct contains iconic and historic buildings,...
With rental affordability at its highest point in 17 years, NSW tenants are facing a housing crisis. The continuation of...
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) provides legal assistance to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through the Homeless...
PIAC made a submission to the inquiry into the worsening rental crisis in Australia conducted by the Senate Standing Committee...
PIAC made a submission to the NSW Department of Customer Service’s ‘Improving NSW Rental Laws’ consultation paper. Reform of tenancy...
On any given night, more than 122,000 Australians don’t have a home. Around 40,000 of them are children 18 or...
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) welcomes changes announced by the NSW Government that make it easier to access ‘temporary...
PIAC made a submission to the Legislative Assembly Select Committee on the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Rental Fairness) Bill 2023 (NSW) (the...
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) welcomes a pause on the ‘rental diary’ requirement for people using temporary accommodation in...