The need for clear rules on accessible housing

Published 27th April 2021

Good disability policy benefits all Australians. Sometimes it requires governments to mandate outcomes to overcome market failures. 

It is important that we house all Australians, rich or poor, because it reduces pressure on Australia’s health, welfare, disability support and aged care systems. 

4.4 million Australians presently have a disability and to future-proof the country from health and disability policy challenges it is necessary for all levels of government to act decisively (and cleverly) on housing policy. 

To read the full article, please visit the Australia Pro Bono website.

Source:
Ben Gauntlett, 2021, Probono Australia (https://probonoaustralia.com.au)