Housing Bill Inquiry Submission: Materials & Suggestions

Housing Bill Inquiry Submission: Materials & Suggestions

Posted by Amanda Vandarakis · July 19, 2024 4:00 PM

The Private Members Bill Senator Pocock and introduced to parliament has now been referred to an Economics Legislation Committee Inquiry. This process enables others from across our community to have their say on this important piece of legislation as, as it currently stands, the government is resisting legislating it. Given this, if you would like to offer your expertise or opinion in this area, I would encourage you to make a submission.

Submission Topic Suggestions

• How our housing system is failing to deliver for millions of Australians and is therefore in need of a fundamental re-set
• The importance of elevating adequate housing as a fundamental human right
• The need for legislation to lock in a continuing Commonwealth responsibility for national leadership on improving housing system performance
• The importance of accountability and consumer voice mechanisms within the legislation
• The practical impact of the bill in effectively mandating the Commonwealth to produce a strengthened NHHP during the next Parliament.

Other Materials

Submissions are most effective when they draw on your own expertise and experience to address the topic. Other materials you might want to draw upon in a submission include:

• My second reading speech or Senator Pocock's second reading speech, both of which explain what the bill is attempting to achieve, and our reasons for putting it forward
• Dr Chris Martin’s article in The Conversation last week which explains how the bill seeks to further a human rights approach to housing in Australia.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SUBMISSION

Thank you for your consideration in offering your expertise and opinion on the matter.