We all have the right to quality, affordable housing. Jo is a strong advocate of public housing, renters' rights and improving standards in boarding houses, working hard to ensure that the future growth of our city leaves no-one behind.

Affordable housing

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New fund announced to help tackle the homelessness crisis

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to pull every available lever to address the housing affordability and availability crisis facing New South Wales, with an $100 million investment into Homelessness Innovation Fund.

September 10, 2024

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Government drives down number of children in emergency accommodation as final report released

 

Monday, 5 August 2024

The NSW Government has moved some of the state’s most vulnerable children out of unsuitable emergency accommodation, saving more than $125 million, after a report highlighted the confronting experiences of children and young people.

August 05, 2024

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Portable bonds scheme to deliver cost of living relief 

 

Monday, 29 July 2024

 

Millions of renters across the state will soon be able to move homes and transfer their bond with them with the Minns Labor Government investing $6.6 million to develop and deliver the nation’s first Portable Rental Bonds Scheme.

July 29, 2024

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For the past few years, Marrickville residents have patiently watched as the new Nightingale Marrickville project has taken shape over Illawarra Road. 

March 20, 2024

Affordable housing

Like many communities in Sydney and New South Wales, the inner west faces a housing affordability crisis. 

May 31, 2023

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A Minns Labor Government will make it easier for renters to have a pet in New South Wales, by introducing a new fairer and more streamlined application process.

January 08, 2023

Affordable housing

New South Wales is facing a housing and rental crisis, with Sydney rent now accounting for 70 per cent of the median income.

August 09, 2022

Affordable housing

Father Chris Riley's Youth Off the Streets is a wonderful not for‑profit organisation which has been doing crucial work since 1991.

March 31, 2022

Affordable housing

The past few months of La Nina have been incredibly difficult for the people of New South Wales. Most obviously, floods in the Northern Rivers and across Sydney have devastated communities. A less visible problem has been the scourge of mould.

March 29, 2022

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Over the last week, our news feeds and TV screens have been flooded with the horror of the fatal boarding house fire on Albermarle Street, Newtown. 

March 23, 2022