March 17, 2023
Homelessness NSW was asked to give evidence at the Independent Planning Commission about the Byron Shire Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Planning Proposal. Our submission makes a number of recommendations calling for stronger regulation of short term rental accommodation, as well as investment in social housing and homelessness services to address the significant homelessness rates in the region.
February 22, 2023
Homelessness NSW provided feedback to the NSW Government (Department of Communities and Justice) on the ‘Protocol on Homeless People in Public Place (the Protocol) – Implementation Guidelines’. Our feedback centred on incentivising more widespread implementation of the Protocol across NSW Government agencies and other organisations who work with people experiencing homelessness.
January 27, 2023
Homelessness NSW made a submission to the Australian Government to adopt two realistic and achievable recommendations for inclusion in the 2023-24 Budget. The recommendations call on the Government to invest in social housing and fund Specialist Homelessness Services through appropriate and ongoing ERO and Indexation.
January 12, 2023
Homelessness NSW made a submission to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment proposed amendments to the in-fill affordable housing, group homes, supportive accommodation and social housing provisions of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (Housing SEPP). Our submission makes recommendations to cut red tape to increase the supply of social and affordable housing and fast track solutions for supported accommodation models.
January 10, 2023
Homelessness NSW provided a submission to Commonwealth Treasury regarding the Commonwealth Government’s Housing Legislative Package: Housing Australia Future Fund Bill, National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill, and Amendment Bill.
January 9, 2023
Following Trina Jones, CEO of Homelessness NSW, being called by the Disability Royal Commission to provide expert testimony about people with disability and homelessness, Homelessness NSW provided a submission to the Disability Royal Commission. The submission details a variety of reforms to reduce the incidence of homelessness amongst people with disability; and provide better support for people with disability who do experience homelessness
December 12, 2022
Homelessness NSW provided a submission to the NSW Department of Customer Service public consultation on ‘Keeping pets in rental homes’. The submission endorsed the recommendations made by the Tenants Union of NSW to make renting fairer in NSW for people with pets.
October 4, 2022
Homelessness NSW provided a submission to Transport for NSW regarding their proposal to rezone the area around Central train station. Our submission recommended a commitment to additional social and affordable housing with a focus on support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members and a Youth Foyer to link young people at risk with employment opportunities in the innovative district.
September 7, 2022
Homelessness NSW provided a submission to NSW Treasury regarding their proposal to give the NSW Auditor General new legislative powers to conduct performance reviews into non-public sector entities.
September 5, 2022
Submission to the Committee on Community Services Inquiry into Options to improve access to existing and alternate accommodation– Homelessness NSW worked with members to provide a submission to this Inquiry and were mentioned in the report findings in advocating for longer term supportive housing options.
September 5, 2022
Homelessness NSW provided a submission to the NSW Independent Floods Inquiry to highlight systemic challenges for Specialist Homelessness Services and people we work with accessing support during and following the flooding incidents in 2022.
March 31, 2022
Homelessness NSW provided a submission to the Productivity Commission Review of the National Housing and Homelessness Review. The submission highlights the importance of joint Federal and State Government responsibility for housing and homelessness funding, and adequate, accountable funding for the sector to deliver outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
