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Not homeless, not homeowners: what does the budget mean for Australia’s squeezed renters?

Despite some pleasing announcements, the budget still leaves many Australian renters facing significant pressures.

18.05.2026 20

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Ehsan Noroozinejad

Australia has set new expectations for AI data centres – they should serve the public

Essential infrastructure should serve local communities, not just the market.

24.03.2026 50

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Ehsan Noroozinejad

Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift

Imagine walking into your local Bunnings and buying a tiny home. It’s now an option but will these pods help Australia’s housing crisis?

06.02.2026 20

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Why is bamboo used for scaffolding in Hong Kong? A construction expert explains

The answer is part history, part engineering and part economics.

27.11.2025 20

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Two birds, one stone? Green steel could tackle Australia’s housing crisis and cut emissions

Steel is an increasingly common material in Australian houses. But it’s also hugely emissions-intensive to make. Shifting to green production could...

12.11.2025 20

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Ehsan Noroozinejad

New climate report warns property prices face a $611 billion hit. What does that mean?

There’s more we can do to better protect our homes – including 1.5 million homes already in high or very high risk areas today.

16.09.2025 20

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Housing stress takes a toll on mental health. Here’s what we can do about it

One Australian survey found more than a third of private renters feel their housing situation is harming their mental health.

16.09.2025 30

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Ehsan Noroozinejad

Australia faces a home insurance reckoning – and we can learn from California’s bold move

The California approach promises to keep home insurance prices stable, ensure coverage in high-risk areas, and make homes safer as climate change...

27.08.2025 20

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Ehsan Noroozinejad

Here’s what pausing the National Construction Code means for builders and home buyers

The aim of the pause is to give builders a stable rulebook, so more homes can be approved and built faster.

26.08.2025 20

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Ehsan Noroozinejad

Homelessness is a driver of poor health in Australia – so why not make housing part of healthcare?

15.07.2025 30

The Guardian

Ehsan Noroozinejad

Australia is forecast to fall 262,000 homes short of its housing target. We need bold action

24.05.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Ehsan Noroozinejad

Australia's plan to build more homes is in deep trouble. We need bold action

23.05.2025 30

The Examiner

Ehsan Noroozinejad

Australia's plan to build more homes is in deep trouble. We need bold action

23.05.2025 20

Canberra Times

Ehsan Noroozinejad

Australia is forecast to fall 262,000 homes short of its housing target. We need bold action

A new report offers a roadmap to a healthier housing system. But its recommendations will require bold action.

22.05.2025 20

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Ehsan Noroozinejad

Climate change and the housing crisis are a dangerous mix. So which party is grappling with both?

Australia is running out of affordable, safe places to live – and climate change is getting worse. It makes sense to deal with both crises together.

28.04.2025 30

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Why is it so hard for everyone to have a house in Australia?

There is a range of important reasons why home ownership remains elusive for many Australians. But there are solutions.

14.04.2025 20

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A $33 billion vote-grabber or real relief? Examining the Albanese government’s big housing pledge

The federal government’s housing plan includes two headline measures aimed at boosting supply and helping buyers.

26.03.2025 30

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Ehsan Noroozinejad