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Tanton; Yogi Vidyattama; Tennent, Simon; Shevlin, JohnSubject: ACT Government Workshop - Towards a New Housing StrategyAttachments: Towards a new housing strategy July 2017 access.pdf

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When: Tuesday, 5 September 2017 9:30 AM-11:30 AM (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney.Where: Room 24A30, Building 24, University Drive South, University of Canberra

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Dear Stakeholder,

As you may be aware, the ACT Government has committed to developing a new Housing Strategy and host a Housing and HomelessnessSummit in October this year. Leading up to the Summit, there will be a number of consultation workshops conducted with community, business,and industry stakeholders, as well as the wider community and people with lived experience of homelessness or housing stress. We will discussfour goals the ACT Government is hoping to achieve as part of the new Housing Strategy: reducing homelessness, strengthening social housingassistance, increasing affordable rental and increasing affordable home ownership.

You are invited to a consultation workshop on developing a new ACT housing strategy on Tuesday, 5 September, from 9.30am to 11 30am atRoom 24A30, Building 24, University Drive South, University of Canberra.

Please RSVP by accepting this invitation or emailing me at ([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ). This workshop is targeted to local academics and researchers in the field of Housing Affordability and will provide an overview of the actions todate and the development of a new Housing Strategy.

To guide discussions I have attached:* The discussion paper Towards a New Housing Strategy;* The questions that will be asked of you during the workshop (you will be able to provide feedback on each of the four goals); * The link to the YourSay website <https://yoursay.act.gov.au/affordablehousing> if you want to register your interest in the Summit or completethe survey.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information on planned workshops or if I have missed anyone in this invitation. Many thanks,

Michaela

Michaela WattsSenior Policy Manager - Affordable HousingLand Supply and Policy Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate T 6207 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

Have Your SayThe ACT Government welcomes comments on this discussion paper. You are also invited to attend a workshop on the future of affordable housing in the ACT. To find out more, please visit www.yoursay.act.gov.au

To have your say, you can:

Comment at:

Your Say: www.yoursay.act.gov.au/affordablehousing Social media: #affordablehousingact Facebook: @ACTGov Twitter: @actgovernment Email the project team: [email protected]

Write to: Affordable Housing Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate GPO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601 Comments can be made until 15 September 2017

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A MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTERLiving in a secure, affordable home is fundamental to so many parts of life—work, good health, education and raising a family—ensuring that everyone has the best opportunity to enjoy life and do well in our community.

Ensuring all Canberrans have a place to call home has long been a priority for the ACT Government. For the past ten years we have been investing in public housing and assistance for people experiencing homelessness, supporting the community housing sector to grow, reforming planning and taxation laws, accelerating land release and providing dedicated affordable home purchase products. There is more to do and we are committed to developing a new Housing Strategy. This work will build on the achievements of the past decade.

These efforts have made a difference but we all know that more needs to be done to help low income households enter the housing market. The gap between the supply of low cost housing and demand among low income households continues to grow. This trend has confirmed that the Government’s focus must be on helping those who need it most—low income households paying more than 30% of their income on housing costs.

This conversation paper has been informed by feedback from my Affordable Housing Advisory Group, which is made up of tenants, industry and community leaders. The group has worked with government officials over the past few months to review what has been achieved so far and to consider what further steps could be taken to improve housing affordability in the ACT.

This paper seeks to set the scene and provide a basis upon which wider consultation can proceed. I am keen to hear your views on this important issue. There will be many different opportunities over the next two months where you can express your thoughts and ideas. Your ideas will help to inform the range of proposed actions that will be considered at the Housing and Homelessness Summit on 17 October 2017. The outcomes of the Summit will help the government develop the new Housing Strategy.

The consultation is your opportunity to share your good ideas and personal experiences. I want to hear a wide range of views and hope this conversation paper will help stimulate discussions and generate innovative ideas. Importantly, I would like our conversation to shift to a higher level and focus beyond our personal interests, individual roles and sectors to how we can leverage our combined efforts. In thinking about these issues, I challenge you to consider three key questions:

» What is working well?

» What do you think is not working?

» What could be done do to improve the situation?

Be brave and innovative in your thinking. Challenge the status quo and consider how we can do things differently. We pride ourselves on being an educated, welcoming and socially inclusive city. Together, I am confident that we can find new and better ways to tackle these important issues.

I am excited by the journey we are embarking on together and the chance we have to make a real difference for all members of our community. Thank you for getting involved.

Yvette Berry MLA Minister for Housing and Suburban Development


INTRODUCTION This paper is the next step in a journey to developing a new Housing Strategy.

In embarking on this journey, the Government has invested heavily in reviewing its current and previous efforts on delivering social and affordable housing, has engaged with select local and interstate leaders in the industry and community sectors, and has reached out to a select few with real life experience of the current challenges of finding secure, affordable housing in the Territory.

The lessons learned have been extensive and have reconfirmed that while some real progress has been made, the future focus must be on assisting those who need it most—those who are experiencing homelessness or low income households experiencing housing stress.

These households are our focus. In order to start the wider community conversation, the Affordable Housing Advisory Group has endorsed four broad goals for you to consider and respond to:

1. Reducing homelessness

2. Strengthening social housing assistance

3. Increasing affordable rental housing

4. Increasing affordable home ownership

The potential reforms and options outlined in this paper are clustered under these goals but the conversation need not be limited to these. It’s time for fresh thinking and to identify real, practical ways to improve the housing prospects of low income Canberra residents.

Your response to this discussion paper will be brought to the October 2017 Housing and Homelessness Summit before being considered as part of the Government’s new Housing Strategy.

At the same time, the Government is looking at other options to increase Canberra’s housing stock—including different housing types and designs—and find new ways to deliver the types of housing people want, where they want it.

6 TOWARDS A NEW HOUSING STRATEGY — An ACT community conversation

The lessons learned from the three phases of the Affordable Housing Action Plan over the previous ten years support the need for Government to re-target and re-focus its efforts in order to address housing market gaps for a select number of households with a combined household income of up to $100,000.

While it is acknowledged that thresholds can be a blunt instrument, particularly for those households just above income quintile two, there is a need to ‘draw a line in the sand’. An analysis of mortgage and rent serviceability showed that for households earning above $100,000, affordable rents start at $579 per week and an affordable mortgage enables the purchase of a home starting at $483,000. At these levels there are many homes available on the private market, suggesting that the Government’s focus should be on supporting those households with incomes below $100,000.

This focus could be sharpened even further by prioritising housing opportunities for lower income households depending on their current tenure and housing costs, or even their occupation and likelihood of future income growth.

The ACT’s 150,000 households are divided into income quintiles. This strategy will focus on the first two quintiles


WHERE DO WE WANT TO BE?

Different priority households need different solutions

In discussing a way forward on housing affordability, the Affordable Housing Advisory Group endorsed four broad goals in the context of the Territory’s lowest income earners:

1. Reducing homelessness

2. Strengthening social housing assistance

3. Increasing affordable rental housing

4. Increasing affordable home ownership

Analysis of the current circumstances of all 60,000 households within the lowest two income quintiles makes it clear there are a number of different priority groups requiring different solutions within these four goals. This paper suggests options to address the different challenges faced by these low income groups to help them achieve a secure affordable home.

For the 35,200 households within this group already owning a home or currently managing mortgage payments below 30% of their income, there is only a limited role for Government around containing cost of living expenses and enabling an affordable transition into more appropriate housing types when required; for example, ‘empty nesters’ or those with developing health/disability issues.

The primary focus for reform is the estimated 1700 homeless people who are living in supported accommodation, staying temporarily with other households, living in severely crowded dwellings or sleeping rough.

Alongside this group are the 7000 households in the private rental market paying more than 30% of their income on rent and at a high risk of homelessness. Solutions for this group may rest within a renewed focus on the supply of community rental properties, better use of existing public housing or putting incentives in place for private landlords to rent at below market rate.

A secondary focus for reforms could be the 9000 households within the lowest two income quintiles living in either public housing or community rental housing. While not necessarily looking for an immediate housing solution, this group could benefit from more sustainable tenancies, support services or a housing pathway into private rental or home purchase.

For the remaining 15,000 households paying affordable rents, the focus could be on creating dedicated home purchase opportunities to allow them to build wealth and financial security.

The Government’s current ideas, aligned with the four goals, are outlined below. We invite your feedback on these ideas—and any other ideas you may have to improve housing affordability for priority households. To start the discussion, please see the general questions at the end of this document. More detailed discussion points, aligned with the four broad goals, are listed on the YourSay website.


GOAL 1 – REDUCING HOMELESSNESSReducing homelessness is a key commitment of the Government. Homelessness is a complex issue, but is usually a symptom of wider issues that people face including family breakdown, domestic violence, housing affordability, mental health, drugs and alcohol or financial pressures such as a loss of job or income. A safe, secure, affordable house and often support services are needed to help individuals and families overcome or deal with these problems.

In 2017–18, the ACT Government is investing $19.8 million through 28 dedicated homelessness support services to provide 48 homelessness programs to the community. This is in addition to a range of new actions to reduce homelessness, including: expanding the Common Ground model in Gungahlin to a second site; dedicating $350,000 to inform early planning for future support requirements and associated long-term accommodation types for clients with high and complex needs; responding to homelessness through a lens of trauma and developing a system-wide response to contribute to improved long-term outcomes for clients.

Addressing homelessness, however, will not be achieved by the Government working alone; it is a joint responsibility. As a starting point for discussion, three ideas are canvassed below.

Strengthen specialist housing and homelessness support services to make sure vulnerable people get the support they need

At the 2016 election, the Government committed to reducing homelessness and strengthening the capacity of the specialist homelessness services sector to respond to the Territory’s most vulnerable people. People seeking homelessness support often have high and complex needs requiring a specialist response from skilled practitioners to provide the necessary case management and wrap-around support. There are, however, key groups that may need more support, such as older women, young people leaving care, people sleeping rough, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and women and children escaping domestic and family violence.

Public housing development, ‘Common Ground’ - GUNGAHLIN


Investigate opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and coordination across the homelessness service system

In August 2016, the ACT Government announced new funding arrangements for the ACT’s homelessness services. The new agreements provided three-year contracts with options for a further one-plus-one years to organisations funded under the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA).

In addition, it was announced recently that NAHA and the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness will be restructured and combined into a new National Housing and Homelessness Agreement from 1 July 2018. This new agreement will be implemented through bilateral negotiations with states and territories and will be linked to outcomes in broad priority areas including: supply targets; residential land planning and zoning reforms; inclusionary zoning; renewal of public housing stock; stock transfer to community housing providers and homelessness services.

Furthermore, the Productivity Commission is undertaking an inquiry into Introducing Competition and Informed User Choice into Human Services. The Inquiry is examining whether the efficiency and effectiveness of human services—including health, education and community services—could be improved by introducing greater competition, contestability and informed user choice.

Noting the current national focus on housing affordability and the potential for future changes in this area, the ACT Government wishes to work collaboratively with the sector to ensure that, collectively, we are well placed to respond to any external changes in order to maintain a strong and effective homelessness service system in the ACT.

Support the sustainability of community housing providers within the specialist homelessness sector

The ACT’s Housing Asset Assistance Program (HAAP) has been operating since 2008 and remains an important part of the Government’s commitment to reducing homelessness.

HAAP provides public housing properties to non-profit community providers and ACT Government directorates so they can provide a range of housing solutions, such as crisis or supported accommodation, to people who require short-term housing within the social housing and human services system. HAAP helps people move from crisis housing to more stable housing with the support they need, using a ‘housing first’ approach to supporting people. As of October 2016, there were 634 properties, with around half specifically allocated to 28 specialist homelessness services to provide for crisis and transitional housing.

Housing ACT initiated an internal review of HAAP in late 2016 and has consulted with current HAAP providers about the operation of the program and areas for reform. Important points raised so far include: the need for more visibility in the community about the program; the sustainability of financial models; head leasing arrangements; strengthening focus on outcomes; clear and consistent program operation; exit pathways; and workforce development.


GOAL 2 – STRENGTHENING SOCIAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE For some households—particularly those earning the lowest incomes and in need of additional support—home ownership or private rental may not be a viable option. These households will continue to rely heavily on the social housing safety net provided by public housing and community housing providers.3

The demand for housing assistance remains high, as evidenced by the public housing waiting lists—1776 households at 5 June 2017.4 Those on the waiting lists are the households in greatest need and often present with complex support needs. It is therefore critically important that households are empowered to participate in the social and economic life of the community and are supported to overcome barriers to engaging in employment, education and training.

Currently, the Government is committed to a range of actions to strengthen social housing assistance, including progressing the Public Housing Renewal Program, committing over $4.4 million over three years to implement the Human Services Gateway, constructing a second, culturally appropriate public housing complex for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the north of Canberra; and committing $49.9 million to redevelop and renew public housing at Gowrie Court in Narrabundah.

These actions demonstrate the work currently underway to improve the housing assistance available to Canberra families, but there is much more work to do. Four ideas are outlined below and further ideas on policies or programs are encouraged.

Work to sustain public housing tenancies and prevent homelessness through a ‘social landlord’ approach

Housing ACT has been moving towards a ‘social landlord’ service delivery model through recent reforms called Modernising Tenancy Services. First introduced in 2014, this approach has implemented a targeted, differentiated and outcomes-focused operational model that is aligned with the Government’s human services reform vision of ‘better lives for everyone with better services.’

New public housing development - CHISHOLM


In the area of sustaining public housing tenancies, the Government is keen to build on and enhance these reforms by exploring the use of different approaches to support public housing tenants to sustain their tenancies and improve their wellbeing through participation in and contribution to the community. One method that could be considered is the use of ‘personal support plans’. These plans, which would be delivered in partnership with community organisations, would support tenants’ involvement in things like education, training and employment. They could entail developing a targeted and flexible support program aimed at improving outcomes for specific groups or cohorts. Plans could be based on an individual tenant’s needs, be it assistance to engage in education or employment, to achieve health goals or assistance with child care—whatever tailored support is necessary to keep their tenancy stable. The plans would aim to break the cycle of disadvantage and empower tenants to achieve their desired outcomes.

Support households to sustain and enter into private rental tenancies

As already discussed, some 7000 low income households in the ACT are experiencing housing stress in the private rental market. This has been identified as a key focus area. Despite overall growth in the private rental sector there has been an increasing shortage of private rental housing that is affordable for these households. This shortfall is mainly due to lack of affordable supply and ‘crowding out’ by those on middle and higher incomes.5

Currently, the Government helps tenants in the private rental market through the Rental Bonds Loan Program, which provides an interest free-loan of up to 90% of a rental bond to eligible low income households. The new Safer Families Grants provide families escaping family violence with $2000 to help establish a new tenancy.

Offering an enhanced range of short to medium term financial assistance options to eligible low income households in the private rental market could improve their access to affordable housing in the private rental market, thus relieving pressure on public housing waiting lists and freeing up more social housing stock for those most in need. For example, some jurisdictions offer rental subsidies, rental arrears grants or a rental guarantee.

Your ideas about how these costs might be met would be welcomed. What priority do you place on supporting those members of our community that need extra help?

New public housing development, interior - CHISHOLM


Support the future establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation

Housing ACT and other mainstream housing services generally respond in a culturally appropriate way to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For example, in 2016 five two-bedroom units were constructed in Kambah to meet the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The units were designed in close consultation with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body and provide private courtyards for each unit and shared communal spaces. The Government has committed to building a second dedicated, culturally appropriate complex for older people.

The Government is aware of the desire within the community to establish a local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation. Previous attempts at sustaining a distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation have had limited success. In establishing a new organisation we need to learn from the past and ensure any new organisation is well supported by strong and effective governance arrangements and is of a suitable size and scale.

The Government is committed to working with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body, local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and the wider community to identify opportunities to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation. This is a long-term, aspirational goal; a proposed timeline for establishment will be informed by community feedback.

Develop a long-term strategic asset management plan for ongoing public housing renewal

Our population is growing, our public housing stock is ageing and the needs of tenants are changing. It is important this critical social infrastructure is effectively managed so that it can sustainably meet the needs of our community today and into the future.

The Government recognises the important contribution public housing has made to the growth and development of Canberra—and the need for it to change to meet future demands. Adding to the annual renewal program carried out by Housing ACT, the Public Housing Renewal Program is currently replacing 1288 older public housing properties with new energy efficient, contemporary designed properties that better meet the needs of tenants, are more economical and are easier to maintain.

The Government is developing options to continue the progressive renewal of public housing properties following completion of the current renewal program in 2019. This work is considering the projected demand for public housing and will seek to establish the optimum size of a sustainable and financially viable public housing portfolio.

In doing so, the Government will also investigate the potential impact of different rent models, water utility charges and variations to current income and asset exemptions to ensure that rent models in the ACT are in step with other jurisdictions.


GOAL 3 – INCREASING AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING The ACT has one of the most expensive rental markets in Australia. Relative to the rest of Australia, the ACT has higher levels of public housing but lower levels of community housing.

With public housing stock used for those households in the greatest need, there is a group of households that is not eligible for housing supports and is ‘squeezed’ by tight rental markets and limited lower-cost rental properties.

A number of private rental assistance options exist from improving existing support and partnerships with the Real Estate Industry through to specific supply side interventions and planning instruments.

We encourage your feedback on these types of options, on the ideas outlined below and any further ideas on policies or programs you may have.

Introduce incentives for private landlords who provide affordable housing

Despite being very active in the provision of around 2400 National Rental Affordability Scheme properties, the Government does not currently provide any concessions or incentives to private landlords who provide rental housing at below market rate.

There is the opportunity to encourage landlords to make their properties available as part of a community housing rental pool, managed by an external community housing provider, with rents set at below market value. An example of such an arrangement exists in Victoria through the not-for-profit HomeGround Real Estate Agency.

Potentially, incentives for landlords to rent properties at affordable rates may include innovative funding approaches. For example, it may be possible that rental subsidies could be delivered through community housing providers and therefore be considered as tax deductible donations. This option will require further investigation and community consultation.

To close the gap for the landlord between the below market rate and what the property may rent for at full market rate, the Government could introduce a concession on rates, stamp duty or land tax. For developers looking to build new property to tip into the pool, further incentives or concessions could be made available. Your suggestions or ideas about how this could be financed would be welcomed.

New strategies for the growth of community housing

The gap between public housing rent (25% of the tenant’s income) and affordable housing rent (74.9% of market rent) is significant in the ACT housing continuum. People who fall into this gap include those on Centrelink payments and workers in a range of occupations with low to moderate incomes (such as retail, hospitality and community workers) who are generally in the bottom two income quintiles of the population.

The delivery of new community housing has had some impact on housing affordability for those on low and moderate incomes. However, with only 600 properties and a growing demand, there is scope to think about other ways to increase the supply of this product.

Advice to Government in recent years has suggested reforms to improve capacity development and sustainability for the sector in addition to developing innovative partnerships, innovative planning and zoning approaches, and public housing stock transfer.

Further internal reviews and analysis also point to creating opportunities for interstate tier 1 providers to attract them to Canberra.


GOAL 4 – INCREASING AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP Home ownership continues to hold a special place in the Australian psyche. The purchase of a home is the largest investment most people make. Australians frequently view a mortgage as ‘good debt’, as purchasing a home allows households to avoid paying ‘dead rent’, provides for a form of enforced saving and is seen as a prudent investment that will appreciate over time.

The appeal of home ownership is about more than just financial security. Home ownership provides people with a sense of physical and emotional security and safety.

Despite low interest rates, rising house prices have made home ownership particularly difficult for low income households. Home ownership among this key group has many advantages beyond the financial and social benefits to the household. It also provides a pathway for people to move into their own home. Furthermore, by enabling better pathways to home purchase for low income earners, the rate of ‘churn’ within the social and affordable housing sectors will improve.

While the Government has demonstrated a commitment to affordable home purchase through dedicated affordable homes and land rent in greenfield developments, there is the option to investigate innovative ways to both target specific purchasers and provide a better diversity of product. A few of these ideas are presented below.

Introduce a shared equity scheme

Shared equity is a method of assisting potential home purchasers to enter the affordable home purchase market.

Shared equity models are in place throughout Australia including ‘Shared Home Ownership’ or ‘Keystart’ in Western Australia run through the Housing Authority. A shared equity program is run for public housing tenants in the ACT through the Community Services Directorate. This model is also known as ‘shared appreciation mortgage’. Shared equity has the role of reducing the initial deposit and the ongoing repayment costs.

New public housing development - COOMBS


Introduce planning and building code amendments to boost affordable housing supply

The availability of appropriate housing is an important factor to consider when purchasing or renting a home. The market may not be providing housing that meets the needs of all prospective occupants, particularly those who want a home that is neither an apartment or a four-bedroom house. For example, the purchaser may need a certain number of bedrooms, or a dwelling to be on one level or multiple levels, or a particular size of garden or courtyard.

Enabling a range of options for appropriate housing has the potential to boost supply right across the board and assist in the delivery of more affordable options.

Consideration could be given to including a definition for affordable housing in the Territory Plan to assist with development considerations, or to relaxing code requirements where an affordable housing development also includes other benefits for the community.

Existing planning tools could be used to ensure affordable housing is applied in the context of inclusionary zoning (achieving a positive social mix within suburbs). This could be through the application of precinct codes and maps that allow affordable housing as an assessable residential use in certain numbers in suitable zones.

There is an opportunity in town centres to offer incentives for the developers of taller apartment buildings to provide better community outcomes in return for additional gross floor area (GFA). The benefits could include communal open space, increased accessibility or universal design standards, public realm upgrades, increased affordable housing provisions and greater variation in unit sizes and types.

The Government will soon start extensive consultation on options to increase the diversity of housing choice. This work will consider changing the Territory Plan to help increase the range of housing options, which may subsequently increase the amount of affordable housing that is available.

Introduce an innovation fund to facilitate new affordable housing options

The Government has committed to the establishment of an innovation fund to support creative design and finance options to help deliver affordable housing.

Examples of innovative approaches include housing delivered under the Nightingale housing model, the Homeshare program that matches home owners with persons in need, and the not-for-profit HomeGround Real Estate model. The funding commitment under such a fund is to be determined but could be financed through:

» an annual ACT Government budget appropriation

» contributions from the private sector

» a developer in lieu of providing some or all of the required number of affordable housing units.


CONCLUSIONHousing is an important enabler and foundation for full and active participation in the social and economic life of our community. For many years the ACT Government has recognised the importance of suitable housing to deliver whole of life outcomes through the Affordable Housing Action Plan, and provision of significant public housing and housing assistance.

It is now time to bring the ACT Government’s housing investment into the development of a new strategy to build upon our achievements, and to refocus and retarget efforts to those on the lowest 40% of incomes.

The establishment of the Affordable Housing Advisory Group and the release of this discussion paper are the first steps in engaging on real, practical ways in which the Government can improve the housing prospects of those on the lowest incomes.

The ideas outlined in this discussion paper are a starting point for discussion with the community. The Government will listen to all feedback on these ideas and any other options put forward during the consultation. Following this initial conversation the Government, guided by the Affordable Housing Advisory Group, will develop a draft Housing Strategy that will also have an extensive community engagement process.

The Government looks forward to working with stakeholders and the community to develop a strategy that results in all Canberrans having access to housing.


GET INVOLVEDThe Government invites all stakeholders and the wider Canberra community to join the conversation around a new housing strategy. We have committed to an extensive community consultation process that will reach a wide demographic through a range of resources and methods.

Your comments on how the ACT can address the housing needs of those households earning less than $100,000 a year will help the Government draft a new Housing Strategy that will make an immediate and ongoing improvement, particularly in the targeting of specialist housing services and an increase in the supply of dedicated affordable housing.

To start the discussion, you may like to address the following questions:

1. What support can be given to help households enter—or remain in—private rental tenancies?

2. What actions and approach would best support the development of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation?

3. What should public housing renewal look like in the next ten years?

4. What incentives could encourage private landlords to provide affordable housing?

5. How could Government foster innovation in the supply of affordable and social housing?

6. Should Government prioritise the provision of affordable housing based on current tenure, housing costs, or occupation?

More detailed discussion points, aligned with the four broad goals, are listed on the YourSay website.

Share your views:

Project Team Email: [email protected] Your Say: yoursay.act.gov.au/affordablehousing Social media #affordablehousingact Facebook: @ACTGov Twitter: @actgovernment

Postal Address: Affordable Housing Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate GPO Box 158 Canberra City ACT 2601

WHERE WE’RE GOING

The following timeline outlines the journey to develop a new Housing

Strategy for the ACT

DEFINITIONSAffordable housing: Dedicated housing made available for purchase or rent to households on low to moderate incomes that aren’t eligible for public housing.

Housing affordability: The relationship between expenditure on housing (prices, mortgage payments or rents) and household incomes.

Common Ground: Common Ground Canberra was established to provide long-term, high quality housing options for people on low income, and a solution for people who experience chronic homelessness. It provides purpose-built accommodation in Gungahlin for people who have experienced homelessness (20 units) and people who are on low incomes who require affordable housing (20 units).

Commonwealth Rent Assistance: A non-taxable income supplement payable by the Commonwealth Government to eligible people who rent in the private or community housing rental markets (public housing tenants do not receive CRA).

Community housing: Housing for people on low incomes provided by registered Community Housing Organisations (under the Housing Assistance Act 2007). Community housing is a subset of affordable housing as defined above.

Head-leased community housing: Community housing provided in properties owned by Housing ACT, but leased by Community Housing Organisations (under the Housing Assistance Act 2007).

Homelessness: Definitions of homelessness range from objective measures of ‘no roof’ to subjective measures based on ideas of ‘home’.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics Census is the primary data source for measuring homelessness in Australia and operates using a 2012 definition that a person is homeless if they do not have suitable accommodation alternatives and their current living arrangement:

» is in a dwelling that is inadequate or

» has no tenure, or if their initial tenure is short and not extendable, or

» does not allow them to have control of, and access to space for social relations (e.g. those living in severely overcrowded dwellings).

Housing stress: A household is defined as being in housing stress when it pays more than 30% of its gross income in housing costs and its income is amongst the lowest 40% of all households.

Human Services Gateway: The integrated entry point to the human services system for the ACT community. The Gateway Lead Provider, Onelink, helps Canberrans access the services that they need across a range of universal and targeted services including housing and homelessness, tenancy support, disability and family, child and youth support.

Income quintile 1: In the ACT, this include households earning up to $55,000 per annum.

Income quintile 2: In the ACT, this includes households earning between $55,000 and $100,000 per annum.

Public housing: Housing for people on low incomes provided by Housing ACT (under the Housing Assistance Act 2007).

Public Housing Renewal Program: A program of renewal to replace some of the Territory’s oldest multi-unit public housing properties. 1288 older properties in the city and inner suburbs are being replaced with modern residences built or purchased in other areas of Canberra.

Rental Bonds Loan Program: A program run by Housing ACT to assist people on low to moderate incomes to rent suitable properties in the private sector through provision of an interest-free loan to cover 90% of the cost of the bond.


Rough sleeping: A severe form of homelessness which refers to people living on the streets, sleeping in parks, squatting in derelict buildings or using cars or railway carriages for temporary shelter.

Social housing: An umbrella term describing subsidised housing for people on low to moderate incomes including public, supported and community housing.

Supported/crisis accommodation: short, medium and long-term accommodation for people with complex needs who require higher level care and support.

Supported accommodation often includes support agencies on-site.

Crisis accommodation is one form of supported accommodation where individuals and households experiencing homelessness are provided with safe emergency accommodation for a short period while receiving support to transition to longer term, stable accommodation. For example, women’s refuges for women escaping domestic and family violence (with or without children) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are classified as crisis accommodation and provide a range of case management support services, including, in some cases, on-site assistance.

Endnotes

1. Productivity Commission, Report on Government Services 2017, Table 18A.3 and 18A.5.

2. Productivity Commission, Report on Government Services 2017, Table GA. 15 and GA.28.

3. According to the ACT’s Human Services Registrar, as at 30 June 2016 there were 15 registered community housing providers in the ACT, who supported around 1600 tenancies in over 1400 different properties. Registered providers are placed on a single National Register in one of three tiers, according to their assessed level of risk, based on the scope, scale and complexity of their business activities. Tier 1 providers have large scale of operation and higher level of risk ongoing development activities, while Tier 3 providers are small scale and generally low risk with no development activities. Two providers in the ACT—CHC Affordable Housing and Argyle Community Housing—are classified as Tier 1 providers.

4. Community Services Directorate, Social Housing Waiting List, http://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/hcs/services/social housing/waiting lists.

5. Hulse, K, Reynolds, M and Yates, J (2014), Changes in the supply of affordable housing in the private rental sector for low income households, 2006-11, AHURI Final Report 235, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, Melbourne, http://www.ahuri.edu.au/research/final-reports/235.

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From: Tennent, SimonSent: Friday, 11 August 2017 6:49 PMTo: Kasynathan, ShankarSubject: FW: FYI - Stanhope email to the Affordable Housing Project Team [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

As requested. Cheers Simon

From: Jon Stanhope Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2017 3:11 PM To: '[email protected]' Cc: Subject: Towards a New Housing Strategy Dear Affordable Housing Project Team Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services is proposing to make a written contribution to the proposed new housing strategy. I am grateful for the discussion paper which has been issued and have read it with interest. It does, however, raise a number of questions on which I would welcome advice and assistance. I would be grateful, therefore, if you would provide me with copies of the following: 1.The Terms of Reference for the Affordable Housing Advisory Group. 2. Advice on the arrangements which have been made to ensure that the Advisory Group has access to expert advice for the purposes of analysis and design of possible policies and programs to support the project. 3. In the Message from the Minister she refers to work which the Affordable Housing Advisory Group has done in recent months “ to review what has been achieved so far and consider what further steps could be taken to improve housing affordability in the ACT.” I would be grateful for the outcomes of the review which the Minister is referring to and any documents and reports related to it. 4. In the Introduction to the discussion paper it is stated “ the Government has invested heavily in reviewing its current and previous efforts on delivering social and affordable housing”. I would be grateful for advice on how much the Government has invested in these reviews and on who undertook the reviews. I would also be grateful for a copy of all reports and documents relating to those reviews. 5. In the Chapter of the paper “Where Are We Now” on page 5 of the discussion paper it is stated “ Approximately 37,000 dwelling sites have been released over the last ten years against a demand of around 30,000 dwellings.” I would be grateful if you would provide me with the data and modelling on which it was determined that the demand for the period stated was “around 30,000 dwellings“ . I would in addition welcome advice on how many of the 37,000 “ dwelling sites” referred to were identified as being for detached housing and how many of them were for housing other than detached housing

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and for the modelling which determined the proportion of the dwelling sites which would be applied to each type of housing. It would also be helpful if you could advise me how many of the remaining 7,000 dwelling sites that are claimed to be excess to demand are currently available for purchase and how many of them are for detached housing and the number that are currently available under the land rent scheme. It would also be useful for those preparing submissions to have advice on the cost range of these dwelling sites and the number of blocks/sites in each cost range. 6.It is also noted on page 5 that the 2016 Census reports that the proportion of households in the ACT paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage costs has fallen over the five years since the 2011 Census from 7.8 % to 5.5 %. The 2016 Census also reports that the proportion of households in Canberra living in housing which they own outright or over which they have a mortgage has also fallen and that the number renting has increased. Has the Government undertaken research into whether the fall in the number of households paying more than 30% of their income on a mortgage is directly linked to the fact that significantly fewer Canberrans are purchasing a home, presumably because they cannot afford to do so, and are therefore renting. It would be interesting to know of the quintiles within which the households paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage payments fit. 7. I would welcome a copy of any modelling the ACT Government has undertaken on the impact which the abolition of land tax would have on rental affordability in the ACT. If the Government has not analysed this issue does the Advisory Group plan to do so. 8. In response to the request for views on steps that might be taken to increase the supply of affordable rental accommodation has the Government undertaken any research on the role which negative gearing has in increasing the supply of rental accommodation and conversely the possible consequences for the future supply of rental accommodation if negative gearing is abolished. If so I would welcome a copy of the analysis. If not does the Advisory Group propose to commission any such advice. 9. On page 6 of the discussion paper it is claimed that “ an analysis of mortgage and rent serviceability showed that for households earning above $100,000 ( that is the third quintile and above) affordable rents start at $579 per week and an affordable mortgage enables the purchase of a home starting at $483,000. It is further noted on page 7 that for households with an annual income of between $55,000 and $100,000 that an affordable mortgage would allow the purchase of a home between $260,000 and $483,000. I would be grateful for any information the Government may have on the number of detached houses sold or for sale over say the last year for under $483,000 ie the upper limit of affordability for 60,000 Canberra households. 10.I would welcome a copy of all relevant data on the median as well as the average price of land and housing, detached and other than detached, for each of the last five years. It would also be valuable to have information on the average per square meter price of land sold in each of the last five years for both detached housing and housing other than detached housing. 11. On page 12 under the heading Support the future establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation it is stated : “This is a long‐term, aspirational goal” . I would welcome advice on why the Government believes the housing needs of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are a low priority and refers a response to them as “long‐term and aspirational” only. I would welcome advice on whether this approach to what Winnunga Nimmityjah regards as the legitimate and urgent needs of the Aboriginal community was adopted as a result of advice from members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Group or was mandated by the Government. Thank you for your assistance.

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Kind regards Jon Stanhope

From: Watts, MichaelaTo: Tennent, Simon; Shevlin, John; Wagener, Sarah; Lowen, Koreen; Metters, Mark; Clarke, MelanieSubject: FW: PCG Agenda and last week"s actionsDate: Monday, 28 August 2017 4:47:00 PM

Project control meeting for the new draft Housing Strategy Location: Nature Conservation House - Belconnen Standing Agenda Items:

1. Consultation updates - previous week activities2. Summary of feedback from consultations3. Upcoming consultation/engagement activities4. Summit preparation updates5. Priorities actions for coming week6. Key messages for Minister’s weekly catch up

From: Watts, Michaela Sent: Tuesday, 22 August 2017 11:43 AMTo: Shevlin, John; Lowen, Koreen; Malone, Anthony; Smith, Mayumi; Tennent, Simon; Wagener,SarahSubject: PCG Actions 22 AUG 2017 Thank you all for coming along this morning – if there is anything that needs to be changed or if Ihave missed anything please let me know Public info sessions:Koreen will send email addresses to Michaela to promote public info stations (complete)Michaela will email dates/times of public info to email list provided by KoreenMichaela will organise booking of public info station locations with Mark Metters (underway)Michaela will book equipment for the dates and times for public info stationsMichaela will organise printing of “Affordable Housing” postersJohn will follow up on indemnity for CSD staff for public info stationsJohn and Simon to complete staff requirements for public info stations Advisory Group meeting:

John to confirm if Advisory Group meeting will be held at Forrest/PWC offices on 31st AugMichaela will revise meeting invitation for Advisory group pending John’s advice Discussion Paper Promotion:Tony will look into having another ACT Gov PC Background with Housing Strategy promotionMayumi will promote public information dates and times on website and social media (confirmdates/times once booked with MarkM)Simon will discuss all of EPSDD promotion email from Ben Ponton or Kathy Leigh Other consultations:Simon will discuss option of separate meeting with Jon Stanhope with Louise and Geoffrey

Simon will follow up Community Council meeting with Chris Redmond and advise Michaela fordetails to be emailed to Community Council groupsMayumi will upload consultation summaries to website as they are completed (discuss withSarah Wagener) Michaela WattsSenior Policy Manager - Affordable HousingLand Supply and PolicyEnvironment, Planning and Sustainable Development DirectorateT 6207 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

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Johnston, HeatherG

From: Tennent, SimonSent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 5:40 PMTo: Ponton, BenCc: Rutledge, Geoffrey; Bulless, Neil; Watts, MichaelaSubject: FW: Stanhope [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

Ben A pretty robust discussion among the Advisory Group this morning about Mr Stanhope’s letter to the Affordable Housing Project Team. Some wide ranging views but it was agreed that his knowledge and background warranted him being invited to the next Advisory Group meeting. Minister Berry’s Office are comfortable with us drafting a response for their review (see below) so I will prepare a caveat brief. In addition, we will prepare some material as a counterfactual opinion piece and I’ll chat with Karen Wilden about some release options and come back to you via Geoffrey. Cheers Simon Tennent A/g Director Land Development Projects Phone: 02 6205 4961 | Fax 02 6207 0123 | Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate| ACT Government | Level 6 Transact House, 470 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | From: Kasynathan, Shankar Sent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 12:39 PM To: Tennent, Simon Cc: Watts, Michaela Subject: Stanhope

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Simon, In your draft email, please include the offer of speaking to the advisory panel at a forthcoming meeting. Also could you forward his original letter to us? Thanks Shankar Kasynathan | Policy Advisor t 02 6205 0139 | e [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Office of Yvette Berry MLA Member for Ginninderra Deputy Chief Minister Minister for Housing and Suburban Development Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Women Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/YvetteSBerry> | Twitter <http://twitter.com/yvettesberry> | www.yvetteberry.com.au <http://www.yvetteberry.com.au/> I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout the ACT and surrounding NSW. I acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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Johnston, HeatherG

From: Tennent, SimonSent: Friday, 17 November 2017 5:18 PMTo: Brady, ErinCc: Howell, ElizabethSubject: FW: Stanhope / Dear Affordable Housing Project Team... - Canberra CityNews [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]Attachments: 20170928105830688.pdf

Hi Erin I just thought I would briefly seek your thoughts on the ongoing criticism from John Stanhope on affordable housing policy (Latest article here: http://citynews.com.au/2017/stanhope‐dear‐affordable‐housing‐project‐team/). In response to earlier criticism during the consultation period, the Minister's Office was keen to not weigh into it. The response from Geoffrey to Mr Stanhope (mentioned in the article) is attached and note that the offer was made to speak directly with me to run him through the analysis. This offer wasn't taken up, nor did he attend any of the 26 consultations or put in a submission...or take up the invitation to meet with the Advisory Group. He attended the summit briefly but reportedly walked out after about 45 minutes. I'm of course happy to play the quiet game but equally we have volumes of data and information that would counter his views. Happy to get your immediate thoughts or we can chat further at next week's catch‐up. Cheers Simon

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Johnston, HeatherG

From: Tennent, SimonSent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 5:43 PMTo: Ponton, Ben; Rutledge, GeoffreyCc: Magee, AlexandraSubject: FYI - Stanhope email to the Affordable Housing Project Team [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

Ben/Geoffrey FYI – the aforementioned email from Stanhope below. Cheers Simon

From: Tennent, Simon Sent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 5:41 PM To: Tennent, Simon Subject: FW: Towards a New Housing Strategy [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

From: Jon Stanhope Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2017 3:11 PM To: '[email protected]' Cc: Subject: Towards a New Housing Strategy Dear Affordable Housing Project Team Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services is proposing to make a written contribution to the proposed new housing strategy. I am grateful for the discussion paper which has been issued and have read it with interest. It does, however, raise a number of questions on which I would welcome advice and assistance. I would be grateful, therefore, if you would provide me with copies of the following: 1.The Terms of Reference for the Affordable Housing Advisory Group. 2. Advice on the arrangements which have been made to ensure that the Advisory Group has access to expert advice for the purposes of analysis and design of possible policies and programs to support the project. 3. In the Message from the Minister she refers to work which the Affordable Housing Advisory Group has done in recent months “ to review what has been achieved so far and consider what further steps could be taken to improve housing affordability in the ACT.” I would be grateful for the outcomes of the review which the Minister is referring to and any documents and reports related to it. 4. In the Introduction to the discussion paper it is stated “ the Government has invested heavily in reviewing its current and previous efforts on delivering social and affordable housing”. I would be grateful for advice on how much the Government has invested in these reviews and on who undertook the reviews. I would also be grateful for a copy of all reports and documents relating to those reviews.

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5. In the Chapter of the paper “Where Are We Now” on page 5 of the discussion paper it is stated “ Approximately 37,000 dwelling sites have been released over the last ten years against a demand of around 30,000 dwellings.” I would be grateful if you would provide me with the data and modelling on which it was determined that the demand for the period stated was “around 30,000 dwellings“ . I would in addition welcome advice on how many of the 37,000 “ dwelling sites” referred to were identified as being for detached housing and how many of them were for housing other than detached housing and for the modelling which determined the proportion of the dwelling sites which would be applied to each type of housing. It would also be helpful if you could advise me how many of the remaining 7,000 dwelling sites that are claimed to be excess to demand are currently available for purchase and how many of them are for detached housing and the number that are currently available under the land rent scheme. It would also be useful for those preparing submissions to have advice on the cost range of these dwelling sites and the number of blocks/sites in each cost range. 6.It is also noted on page 5 that the 2016 Census reports that the proportion of households in the ACT paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage costs has fallen over the five years since the 2011 Census from 7.8 % to 5.5 %. The 2016 Census also reports that the proportion of households in Canberra living in housing which they own outright or over which they have a mortgage has also fallen and that the number renting has increased. Has the Government undertaken research into whether the fall in the number of households paying more than 30% of their income on a mortgage is directly linked to the fact that significantly fewer Canberrans are purchasing a home, presumably because they cannot afford to do so, and are therefore renting. It would be interesting to know of the quintiles within which the households paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage payments fit. 7. I would welcome a copy of any modelling the ACT Government has undertaken on the impact which the abolition of land tax would have on rental affordability in the ACT. If the Government has not analysed this issue does the Advisory Group plan to do so. 8. In response to the request for views on steps that might be taken to increase the supply of affordable rental accommodation has the Government undertaken any research on the role which negative gearing has in increasing the supply of rental accommodation and conversely the possible consequences for the future supply of rental accommodation if negative gearing is abolished. If so I would welcome a copy of the analysis. If not does the Advisory Group propose to commission any such advice. 9. On page 6 of the discussion paper it is claimed that “ an analysis of mortgage and rent serviceability showed that for households earning above $100,000 ( that is the third quintile and above) affordable rents start at $579 per week and an affordable mortgage enables the purchase of a home starting at $483,000. It is further noted on page 7 that for households with an annual income of between $55,000 and $100,000 that an affordable mortgage would allow the purchase of a home between $260,000 and $483,000. I would be grateful for any information the Government may have on the number of detached houses sold or for sale over say the last year for under $483,000 ie the upper limit of affordability for 60,000 Canberra households. 10.I would welcome a copy of all relevant data on the median as well as the average price of land and housing, detached and other than detached, for each of the last five years. It would also be valuable to have information on the average per square meter price of land sold in each of the last five years for both detached housing and housing other than detached housing. 11. On page 12 under the heading Support the future establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation it is stated : “This is a long‐term, aspirational goal” . I would welcome advice on why the Government believes the housing needs of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are a low priority and refers a response to them as “long‐term

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and aspirational” only. I would welcome advice on whether this approach to what Winnunga Nimmityjah regards as the legitimate and urgent needs of the Aboriginal community was adopted as a result of advice from members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Group or was mandated by the Government. Thank you for your assistance. Kind regards Jon Stanhope

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From: Tennent, SimonSent: Tuesday, 19 September 2017 10:48 AMTo: Kasynathan, ShankarSubject: Letter STANHOPE BM17 1941 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]Attachments: Letter STANHOPE BM17 1941.doc

Shanks As promised (and sorry for the delay), attached is the draft letter from Ben Ponton to Mr Stanhope. Can you please advise asap if the office is comfortable with this? Cheers Simon

GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | phone: 132281 | www.environment.act.gov.au

Mr Jon Stanhope

Dear Mr Stanhope ACT Government Discussion Paper – Towards a New Housing Strategy Thank you for your email dated 3 August 2017 about the ACT Government Discussion Paper – Towards a New Housing Strategy. The announcement of the Minister’s Affordable Housing Advisory Group and the development of a new ACT Housing Strategy re-establishes the government’s commitment to increasing the supply of affordable housing for households on the lowest incomes. Members of the Group have been chosen by the Minister for Housing to provide an independent, external perspective of the challenges of housing affordability in the ACT and the possible responses that might be considered by the government in the development of a new housing strategy in 2018. Public and industry consultation on a new Strategy has now closed however we would still welcome a late submission as outlined in your email. Further to this, at the request of the Minister’s Advisory Group I would like to invite you to share your ideas and experiences with them at the next Advisory Group meeting to be held at the ACT Legislative Assembly on Friday 6 October 2017. You can RSVP to the team at [email protected] I note also your request to understand the analysis that has been undertaken as part of the review of the current Affordable Housing Action Plan. To that end I would invite you to speak directly with Simon Tennent, A/g Director of the Government’s Affordable Housing Policy on (02) 6205 4961 or email [email protected] Thank you for your ongoing interest in affordable housing in the ACT. Ben Ponton Director-General Environment Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

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From: Watts, MichaelaSent: Friday, 25 August 2017 12:04 PMTo: 'Jon.Stanhope'Cc: @gmail.com'; Tennent, SimonSubject: RE: ACT Government Workshop - Towards a New Housing Strategy

Hi Jon and thank you for letting me know. If you would like to arrange a time to discuss any early thinking you have on the discussion paper I would be happy to arrange a phone hook up at your convenience with Simon Tennent who is the directing the Affordable Housing Team here at EPSDD. Thanks again and regards Michaela Michaela Watts Senior Policy Manager - Affordable Housing Land Supply and Policy Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate T 6207 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

From: Jon.Stanhope [mailto:Jon.Stanhope Sent: Friday, 25 August 2017 11:43 AM To: Watts, Michaela Cc: Subject: RE: ACT Government Workshop - Towards a New Housing Strategy Dear Michaela Thank you for the invitation to this workshop. I will unfortunately be overseas on 5 September and therefore unable to attend. If I have time before my departure I will attempt to make some notes on the issues that it is proposed be discussed at the workshop which I will ask my colleague Khalid Ahmed to distribute. Kind regards Jon Stanhope -----Original Appointment----- From: Watts, Michaela [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 22 August 2017 3:33 PM To: Ben Phillips; David.Flannery; David Flannery; Jon.Stanhope; Khalid.Ahmed; Meredith.Edwards; Robert.Tanton; Yogi.Vidyattama; Tennent, Simon; Shevlin, John Subject: ACT Government Workshop - Towards a New Housing Strategy When: Tuesday, 5 September 2017 9:30 AM-11:30 AM (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney. Where: Room 24A30, Building 24, University Drive South, University of Canberra When: Tuesday, 5 September 2017 9:30 AM‐11:30 AM (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney. Where: Room 24A30, Building 24, University Drive South, University of Canberra Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments.

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*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Dear Stakeholder, As you may be aware, the ACT Government has committed to developing a new Housing Strategy and host a Housing and Homelessness Summit in October this year. Leading up to the Summit, there will be a number of consultation workshops conducted with community, business, and industry stakeholders, as well as the wider community and people with lived experience of homelessness or housing stress. We will discuss four goals the ACT Government is hoping to achieve as part of the new Housing Strategy: reducing homelessness, strengthening social housing assistance, increasing affordable rental and increasing affordable home ownership.

You are invited to a consultation workshop on developing a new ACT housing strategy on Tuesday, 5 September, from 9.30am to 11.30am at Room 24A30, Building 24, University Drive South, University of Canberra.

Please RSVP by accepting this invitation or emailing me at ([email protected]). This workshop is targeted to local academics and researchers in the field of Housing Affordability and will provide an overview of the actions to date and the development of a new Housing Strategy. To guide discussions I have attached:

The discussion paper Towards a New Housing Strategy; The questions that will be asked of you during the workshop (you will be able to provide feedback on each of the

four goals); The link to the YourSay website if you want to register your interest in the Summit or complete the survey.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information on planned workshops or if I have missed anyone in this invitation. Many thanks, Michaela Michaela Watts Senior Policy Manager - Affordable Housing Land Supply and Policy Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate T 6207 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

----------------------------------------------------------------------- This email, and any attachments, may be confidential and also privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete all copies of this transmission along with any attachments immediately. You should not copy or use it for any purpose, nor disclose its contents to any other person. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- << File: Towards a new housing strategy July 2017 access.pdf >> << File: Towards a new ACT housing strategy-Stakeholder workshop questions.docx >>

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From: Kasynathan, ShankarSent: Thursday, 17 August 2017 5:12 PMTo: Tennent, SimonCc: Watts, Michaela; Shevlin, JohnSubject: RE: Actions from Advisory Group Meeting 10 August 2017

Hi Simon, A couple of things for us to be mindful of: As mentioned, due to the overwhelming support from panel members to see Mr. Stanhope present to the panel, the Minister is leaning towards having Mr. Stanhope present to the Advisory Panel, we can confirm this next week. We really need to ensure that the Advisory Panel feels empowered to be able to advise how they might want to see the summit play out. If they have any concerns about multiple political speeches, want something else in the structure or concerned about other elements, I hope we can facilitate a genuine conversation about it all ‐ everything is still on the table, except the venue, date and time. This is the last chance that the Minister will have to hear from the ‘community’ about what their thoughts are on what a good summit should look like... after she gets an update on the panel’s views on this, it’s going to be handed over to John and his team completely Cheers

From: Watts, Michaela Sent: Thursday, 17 August 2017 4:42 PM To: Adina Cirson; Alan Morschel; Chris Redmond; Christine Shaw; John Jacobs; Kasynathan, Shankar; Lowen, Koreen; Meredith Edwards; havelock.asn.au; Peta Dawson; Shevlin, John; Tennent, Simon; Travis Gilbert; Wagener, Sarah; Watts, Michaela Subject: Actions from Advisory Group Meeting 10 August 2017 Good afternoon everyone, Please see below the summary list of actions from the last Advisory Group meeting. If you feel that I have missed any items or if you have any questions or comments about these actions, please email me. Action items from Minister Berry’s Advisory Group on Affordable Housing

1. Michaela to send next meeting invitation – 31 August 2017, 9am – 12pm at the ACT Legislative Assembly (DONE). Agenda to follow.

2. Advisory Group members to circulate information and/or data sets relating to affordable housing, housing stress, homelessness and related services to the Group (a) John/Sarah to investigate relevant demographic data from the social housing waiting list (b) Simon will provide an analysis of current housing market and demand to the Advisory Group

3. Michaela will include an agenda items for next meeting:

(a) Federal Government Initiatives for Affordable Housing (e.g., Build to rent and Bond Aggregator) (b) Discussion on a title for the Summit (c) Discussion on Summit agenda and structure

4. Koreen will circulate the most recent engagement plan activities table to the Advisory Group

5. Meredith to provide Michaela and Simon with a list of contacts for the Academics focus group

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6. Michaela and Simon will arrange focus group with Alan and the Institute of Architects

7. Simon will discuss options to respond to Mr Stanhope’s letter to the Affordable Housing Project Team,

including potential to have him attend part of next meeting Further, I have begun sending electronic invitations to the community consultation activities that have been scheduled. If you would like to attend any of these session please accept them via the outlook invitation. If you have any questions about these consultations please contact myself or Koreen. Thanks again and regards Michaela Michaela Watts Senior Policy Manager - Affordable Housing Land Supply and Policy Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate T 6207 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

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From: Tennent, SimonSent: Monday, 18 September 2017 3:32 PMTo: McDonald, HelenSubject: RE: FOR ACTION: BM17/1941: GOVERNMENT COORDINATION - Advice - Correspondence & Caveat Brief -

Affordable Housing Advisory Group - Mr Jon STANHOPE [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

OK to go.

From: Watts, Michaela Sent: Monday, 21 August 2017 10:27 AM To: McDonald, Helen; Tennent, Simon Subject: RE: FOR ACTION: BM17/1941: GOVERNMENT COORDINATION - Advice - Correspondence & Caveat Brief - Affordable Housing Advisory Group - Mr Jon STANHOPE [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only] Drafted here

From: McDonald, Helen Sent: Friday, 11 August 2017 10:29 AM To: Watts, Michaela Subject: FOR ACTION: BM17/1941: GOVERNMENT COORDINATION - Advice - Correspondence & Caveat Brief - Affordable Housing Advisory Group - Mr Jon STANHOPE [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only] Brief for Minister Reply by DG Due with Simon, Friday 18th August Thanks H

From: MACC Sent: Friday, 11 August 2017 10:22 AM To: McDonald, Helen Cc: Tennent, Simon; Hurrell, Erica Subject: RE: FOR ACTION: BM17/1941: GOVERNMENT COORDINATION - Advice - Correspondence & Caveat Brief - Affordable Housing Advisory Group - Mr Jon STANHOPE [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only] I’m sorry – now attached.

From: MACC Sent: Friday, 11 August 2017 10:21 AM To: McDonald, Helen Cc: Tennent, Simon; Hurrell, Erica; MACC Subject: FOR ACTION: BM17/1941: GOVERNMENT COORDINATION - Advice - Correspondence & Caveat Brief - Affordable Housing Advisory Group - Mr Jon STANHOPE [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only] Hi Helen TRIM reference attached for caveat brief and response from the Director‐General please. Thanks Guen Guen Marshall

Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer | Engagement and Executive Support P: (02) 6207 0576 | M: 0407 754 361 | E: [email protected]

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Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate | ACT Government Level 3 South, Dame Pattie Menzies House, 16 Challis Street, Dickson | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 www.environment.act.gov.au | www.planning.act.gov.au

From: Magee, Alexandra Sent: Friday, 11 August 2017 9:41 AM To: MACC Cc: Tennent, Simon Subject: FW: Stanhope [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only] Hi Guen Are you able to assist Simon in setting up a file and TRIM record for the below letter from Mr Stanhope – a response from the Directorate and caveat brief pls. Thank you (and thanks Simon for keeping me in the loop) Alex Alexandra Magee Executive Officer to the Director‐General Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate | ACT Government Dame Pattie Menzies House 16 Challis Street Dickson | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | www.environment.act.gov.au

Phone: 02 6207 5174

From: Tennent, Simon Sent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 5:44 PM To: Magee, Alexandra Subject: FW: Stanhope [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only] Sorry Alex ‐ FYI

From: Tennent, Simon Sent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 5:40 PM To: Ponton, Ben Cc: Rutledge, Geoffrey; Bulless, Neil; Watts, Michaela Subject: FW: Stanhope [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only] Ben A pretty robust discussion among the Advisory Group this morning about Mr Stanhope’s letter to the Affordable Housing Project Team. Some wide ranging views but it was agreed that his knowledge and background warranted him being invited to the next Advisory Group meeting. Minister Berry’s Office are comfortable with us drafting a response for their review (see below) so I will prepare a caveat brief. In addition, we will prepare some material as a counterfactual opinion piece and I’ll chat with Karen Wilden about some release options and come back to you via Geoffrey. Cheers Simon Tennent A/g Director Land Development Projects Phone: 02 6205 4961 | Fax 02 6207 0123 |

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Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate| ACT Government | Level 6 Transact House, 470 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

From: Kasynathan, Shankar Sent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 12:39 PM To: Tennent, Simon Cc: Watts, Michaela Subject: Stanhope Simon, In your draft email, please include the offer of speaking to the advisory panel at a forthcoming meeting. Also could you forward his original letter to us? Thanks Shankar Kasynathan | Policy Advisor t 02 6205 0139 | e [email protected]

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From: Watts, MichaelaTo: EDD, Affordable HousingBcc: ; "Jon Stanhope"; "Meredith Edwards"; "David Flannery"; "

"Adina Cirson"; "Alan Morschel"; "Chris Redmond"; "Christine Shaw"; "John Jacobs";Kasynathan, Shankar; Lowen, Koreen; havelock.asn.au; "Peta Dawson"; Shevlin, John; Tennent,Simon; "Travis Gilbert"; Wagener, Sarah; Watts, Michaela

Subject: RE: REMINDER: ACT Government Workshop - Towards a New Housing StrategyDate: Monday, 4 September 2017 2:30:00 PMAttachments: EPSDD Presentation On Demand and Supply August 2017.pptx

Towards a new housing strategy July 2017 access.pdf

Good afternoon, Please find attached a copy of the discussion paper – Towards a New HousingStrategy, and information on Demand and Supply in the ACT. The entrance to the workshop location at the University of Canberra has aNATSEM and IGPA banner out the front of Building 24. The meeting room isnext to the entrance and someone will be available to let you in when youarrive. A link to the University of Canberra Campus Map is here: https://www.canberra.edu.au/maps Thank you again and see you tomorrow. Regards Michaela Michaela WattsSenior Policy Manager - Affordable HousingLand Supply and PolicyEnvironment, Planning and Sustainable Development DirectorateT 6207 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

From: Watts, Michaela Sent: Monday, 4 September 2017 9:57 AMTo: EDD, Affordable HousingSubject: REMINDER: ACT Government Workshop - Towards a New Housing Strategy Good morning everyone, ACT Government is hosting a workshop on the Discussion Paper – Towards a New HousingStrategy tomorrow, Tuesday, 5 September, from 9.30am to 11.30am at Room 24A30, Building24, University Drive South, University of Canberra. Thank you to everyone who has responded to date. If you would like to attend please email meby close of business today at: [email protected] Regards

Michaela Michaela WattsSenior Policy Manager - Affordable HousingLand Supply and PolicyEnvironment, Planning and Sustainable Development DirectorateT 6207 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

POPULATION VERSUS DWELLING COMPLETIONS

Has the supply of new dwellings kept up with population growth?

(December)

ACT estimated resident

population at end of year

Cumulative increase in population

from start of 2006

Dwelling units

completed, all sectors

Cumulative increase in dwellings

from start of 2006

Persons to dwellings

ratio2006 338,381 4,082 748 2,093 1.952007 344,176 9,877 592 4,975 1.992008 351,101 16,802 658 6,963 2.412009 357,859 23,560 1,281 10,145 2.322010 364,833 30,534 1,210 13,523 2.262011 371,799 37,500 1,125 17,790 2.112012 379,988 45,689 1,359 22,026 2.072013 386,714 52,415 953 27,049 1.942014 392,605 58,306 1,957 31,633 1.842015 399,578 65,279 851 35,620 1.832016 406,403 72,104 1,442 39,447 1.83

DWELLING APPROVALS BY TYPE

What dwellings have been built?

(over the calendar

year) Houses Cumulative

Semi-detached,

townhouses, terraces Cumulative

Apartments in blocks

with fewer than three

storeys Cumulative

Apartments in blocks

with three or more storeys Cumulative

2006 1239 1,239 311 311 83 83 499 499 2007 1149 2,388 204 515 39 122 883 1,382 2008 1270 3,658 374 889 34 156 948 2,330 2009 2054 5,712 563 1,452 322 478 693 3,023 2010 2048 7,760 864 2,316 71 549 2467 5,490 2011 1764 9,524 854 3,170 337 886 2533 8,023 2012 1781 11,305 407 3,577 151 1,037 1451 9,474 2013 1583 12,888 814 4,391 238 1,275 2164 11,638 2014 1701 14,589 448 4,839 111 1,386 1670 13,308 2015 1054 15,643 996 5,835 96 1,482 2068 15,376 2016 1256 16,899 1,555 7,390 170 1,652 3200 18,576

DWELLING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS - DWELLINGS BY NUMBER OF BEDROOMS

Actual % changeNumber Number Change

Bedsits 468 328 -140 -29.9%1 bedroom 7,127 10,575 3448 48.4%2 bedrooms 17,920 21,719 3799 21.2%3 bedrooms 56,609 57,151 542 1.0%4 bedrooms 39,212 42,190 2978 7.6%5 bedrooms 7,087 8,197 1110 15.7%6 bedrooms 1,035 1,188 153 14.8%7 bedrooms 142 192 50 35.2%8 or more bedrooms 62 93 31 50.0%Total 129,662 141,633 11971 9.2%

2011 Census 2016 Census

Income to House and Unit Price Ratio

Single Residential Land Prices

ACT Government Land Release

Single Residential

Blocks (dwelling

sites)

Multi-unit (dwelling

sites) Total2007-08 1,592 1,878 3,4702008-09 2,331 2,008 4,3392009-10 1,856 2,423 4,2792010-11 3,233 1,815 5,0482011-12 566 1,900 2,4662012-13 2,208 2,146 4,3542013-14 601 2,698 3,2992014-15 329 3,340 3,6692015-16 1,159 2,865 4,0242016-17 1,444 3,463 4,907

Private Rents - 2016

Tenure by Income Quintile

TEND Tenure Type Number % of total Number % of total Number % of total

Owned outright 19,224 34.1% 18,441 21.8% 37,665 26.7%

Owned with a mortgage 10,803 19.2% 43,151 51.1% 53,954 38.3%

Rented 23,370 41.5% 21,389 25.3% 44,759 31.8%

Being purchased under a shared equity scheme 57 0.1% 52 0.1% 109 0.1%

Being occupied rent-free 573 1.0% 310 0.4% 883 0.6%

Being occupied under a life tenure scheme 406 0.7% 60 0.1% 466 0.3%

Other tenure type 309 0.5% 179 0.2% 488 0.3%

Not stated 1,582 2.8% 915 1.1% 2,497 1.8%

Not applicable 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%

Total 56,325 100.0% 84,496 100.0% 140,821 100.0%

Lowest two quintiles (Q1, Q2)

Upper three quintiles (Q3, Q4, Q5)

All Quintiles

Landlord by Income Quintile

LLDD Landlord Type Number % of total Number % of total Number % of total

State or territory housing authority 7,756 13.8% 726 0.9% 8,482 6.0%

Housing cooperative/ community/ church group 569 1.0% 81 0.1% 650 0.5%

Real estate agent 9,550 17.0% 13,903 16.5% 23,453 16.7%

Person not in the same household-parent/other relative 1,346 2.4% 1,112 1.3% 2,458 1.7%

Person not in the same household-other person 3,519 6.3% 4,329 5.1% 7,848 5.6%

Residential park (includes caravan parks and marinas) 75 0.1% 21 0.0% 96 0.1%

Employer-Government (includes Defence Housing Authority) 263 0.5% 999 1.2% 1,262 0.9%

Employer-other employer 512 0.9% 371 0.4% 883 0.6%

Not stated 301 0.5% 167 0.2% 468 0.3%

Not applicable (i.e. not renting) 32,398 57.6% 62,801 74.3% 95,199 67.6%

Total 56,290 100.0% 84,509 100.0% 140,799 100.0%

All QuintilesLowest two quintiles (Q1, Q2)

Upper three quintiles (Q3, Q4, Q5)

Housing Stress within Quintiles 1 and 2 (2016 Census)

Estimate of Mortgage Stress

Number % of totalNot mortgage stressed 4,973 49%Possibly mortgage stressed 2,509 24%Mortgage stressed 2,759 27%Total (mortgagors only) 10,241 100%


Estimate of Rental Stress

Number % of totalNot rental stressed 7,877 34%Possibly rental stressed 6,019 26%Rental stressed 9,218 40%Total (renters only) 23,114 100%


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Johnston, HeatherG

From: Ponton, BenSent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 5:52 PMTo: Tennent, SimonCc: Rutledge, Geoffrey; Bulless, Neil; Watts, MichaelaSubject: RE: Stanhope [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

Thanks Simon. Cheers, B

Ben Ponton | Director‐General Phone 6207 8359

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate | ACT Government

Level 3, 16 Challis Street, Dickson | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2602 | www.environment.act.gov.au

From: Tennent, Simon Sent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 5:40 PM To: Ponton, Ben Cc: Rutledge, Geoffrey; Bulless, Neil; Watts, Michaela Subject: FW: Stanhope [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only] Ben A pretty robust discussion among the Advisory Group this morning about Mr Stanhope’s letter to the Affordable Housing Project Team. Some wide ranging views but it was agreed that his knowledge and background warranted him being invited to the next Advisory Group meeting. Minister Berry’s Office are comfortable with us drafting a response for their review (see below) so I will prepare a caveat brief. In addition, we will prepare some material as a counterfactual opinion piece and I’ll chat with Karen Wilden about some release options and come back to you via Geoffrey. Cheers Simon Tennent A/g Director Land Development Projects Phone: 02 6205 4961 | Fax 02 6207 0123 | Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate| ACT Government | Level 6 Transact House, 470 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

From: Kasynathan, Shankar Sent: Thursday, 10 August 2017 12:39 PM To: Tennent, Simon Cc: Watts, Michaela Subject: Stanhope Simon,

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In your draft email, please include the offer of speaking to the advisory panel at a forthcoming meeting. Also could you forward his original letter to us? Thanks Shankar Kasynathan | Policy Advisor t 02 6205 0139 | e [email protected]

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From: Tennent, SimonSent: Thursday, 28 September 2017 4:54 PMTo: 'Meredith.Edwards'Cc: Watts, MichaelaSubject: RE: Stanhope response [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

Hi Meredith Thanks for the email. As you know, Jon's email was the subject of considerable discussion among the Directorate and the Minister's Office. It was considered that the requests within Jon's original email were excessive and would have tied up considerable resources at a time when the Affordable Housing Team were in the midst of stakeholder consultation. Jon, Khalid and Winunga were invited to attend a number of the stakeholder consultations over August and September but did not attend any. It was particularly disappointing that Winunga did not attend the specific ATSI forum. At the request of the Minister's Office, the response to Jon was brief but importantly it invited him to address the Advisory Group and asked him to contact me to discuss the quantitative analysis behind the discussion paper. I followed this up with an email to him yesterday asking to meet with him next week ‐ he is yet to respond. Happy to update you on the status if I hear from him. Cheers Simon ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Meredith.Edwards Sent: Thursday, 28 September 2017 3:41 PM To: Tennent, Simon Cc: Watts, Michaela Subject: Stanhope response Hi Simon I left Michaela a message rather late this morning saying I was at a forum at which Jon Stanhope would be at and needed to know where we were at in terms of meeting him and response to his letter. He has just sent me what was sent to him which is not a response to his letter at all. I assume this will get discussed tomorrow to update the Committee? Unfortunately I cannot be there (Fridays are not good for me) so please can you let me know, whether in confidence or not, why there was not the detailed response to Jon as we were expecting? It could well be political, but I think he deserved better than the one page letter I saw. Thank you Simon. Meredith [http://www.canberra.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0006/1491567/uc_sig_block_01.jpg]

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From: Tennent, SimonSent: Monday, 7 August 2017 10:58 AMTo: Konovalov, AlexanderCc: Finlay, Jennifer; Brodie, Lawrence; Watts, MichaelaSubject: RE: Towards a New Housing Strategy [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

Alex Many thanks. I am going to take some advice from Geoffrey in preparing a response. Will come back to you on this. Cheers Simon

From: Konovalov, Alexander Sent: Friday, 4 August 2017 12:48 PM To: Tennent, Simon Cc: Finlay, Jennifer; Brodie, Lawrence Subject: RE: Towards a New Housing Strategy [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only] Hi Simon Would you like to catch up on this matter? This is our current thinking around which of the below items we own (requests 5, 6, 9 and 10) and a brief indication of way forward.

5. In the Chapter of the paper “Where Are We Now” on page 5 of the discussion paper it is stated “Approximately 37,000 dwelling sites have been released over the last ten years against a demand of around 30,000 dwellings.”

I would be grateful if you would provide me with the data and modelling on which it was determined that the demand for the period stated was “around 30,000 dwellings“ . I would in addition welcome advice on how many of the 37,000 “ dwelling sites” referred to were identified as being for detached housing and how many of them were for housing other than detached housing and for the modelling which determined the proportion of the dwelling sites which would be applied to each type of housing.

JF. To pull out actual releases and splits.

To provide a brief explanation of what underlying demand is in the model, what it means.

ie demand of 30,000 dwellings is based on underlying demand, which is based on household formation and demographics. Should not be taken as a comprehensive measure of demand, in the economic sense.

We calibrate our land release program based on underlying demand as well as a broader assessment of market conditions. We also regularly recalibrate our underlying demand estimates.

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It would also be helpful if you could advise me how many of the remaining 7,000 dwelling sites that are claimed to be excess to demand are currently available for purchase and how many of them are for detached housing and the number that are currently available under the land rent scheme. It would also be useful for those preparing submissions to have advice on the cost

JF.

Refer to the forward land release and current sales program.

The 7,000 issue will be addressed in the above.

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range of these dwelling sites and the number of blocks/sites in each cost range.

6.It is also noted on page 5 that the 2016 Census reports that the proportion of households in the ACT paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage costs has fallen over the five years since the 2011 Census from 7.8 % to 5.5 %. The 2016 Census also reports that the proportion of households in Canberra living in housing which they own outright or over which they have a mortgage has also fallen and that the number renting has increased. Has the Government undertaken research into whether the fall in the number of households paying more than 30% of their income on a mortgage is directly linked to the fact that significantly fewer Canberrans are purchasing a home, presumably because they cannot afford to do so, and are therefore renting. It would be interesting to know of the quintiles within which the households paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage payments fit.

LB.

Will examine the census data.

If this analysis can be done reasonably quickly, we will do so.

9. On page 6 of the discussion paper it is claimed that “ an analysis of mortgage and rent serviceability showed that for households earning above $100,000 ( that is the third quintile and above) affordable rents start at $579 per week and an affordable mortgage enables the purchase of a home starting at $483,000. It is further noted on page 7 that for households with an annual income of between $55,000 and $100,000 that an affordable mortgage would allow the purchase of a home between $260,000 and $483,000. I would be grateful for any information the Government may have on the number of detached houses sold or for sale over say the last year for under $483,000 ie the upper limit of affordability for 60,000 Canberra households.

LB.

More or less exactly the same as the current Cab Sub task.

10.I would welcome a copy of all relevant data on the median as well as the average price of land and housing, detached and other than detached, for each of the last five years. It would also be valuable to have information on the average per square meter price of land sold in each of the last five years for both detached housing and housing other than detached housing.

Proposed that we either 1. Give them the land and property report. 2. Excerpt out the greenfield info from the report.

From: Tennent, Simon Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2017 4:24 PM To: Bulless, Neil Cc: Rutledge, Geoffrey; Konovalov, Alexander Subject: FW: Towards a New Housing Strategy [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

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Neil In the context of yesterday’s email about land release, this just in from Mr Stanhope (...and by the looks of it!). Geoffrey ‐ we will coordinate a response for discussion most likely next week. We will also invite Khalid and John to chat with us as part of the affordable housing engagement over the next 6 weeks.

Cheers

Simon Tennent A/g Director Land Development Projects Phone: 02 6205 4961 | Fax 02 6207 0123 | Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate| ACT Government | Level 6 Transact House, 470 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

From: Jon Stanhope Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2017 3:11 PM To: '[email protected]' Cc: Subject: Towards a New Housing Strategy Dear Affordable Housing Project Team Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services is proposing to make a written contribution to the proposed new housing strategy. I am grateful for the discussion paper which has been issued and have read it with interest. It does, however, raise a number of questions on which I would welcome advice and assistance. I would be grateful, therefore, if you would provide me with copies of the following: 1.The Terms of Reference for the Affordable Housing Advisory Group. 2. Advice on the arrangements which have been made to ensure that the Advisory Group has access to expert advice for the purposes of analysis and design of possible policies and programs to support the project. 3. In the Message from the Minister she refers to work which the Affordable Housing Advisory Group has done in recent months “ to review what has been achieved so far and consider what further steps could be taken to improve housing affordability in the ACT.” I would be grateful for the outcomes of the review which the Minister is referring to and any documents and reports related to it. 4. In the Introduction to the discussion paper it is stated “ the Government has invested heavily in reviewing its current and previous efforts on delivering social and affordable housing”. I would be grateful for advice on how much the Government has invested in these reviews and on who

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undertook the reviews. I would also be grateful for a copy of all reports and documents relating to those reviews. 5. In the Chapter of the paper “Where Are We Now” on page 5 of the discussion paper it is stated “ Approximately 37,000 dwelling sites have been released over the last ten years against a demand of around 30,000 dwellings.” I would be grateful if you would provide me with the data and modelling on which it was determined that the demand for the period stated was “around 30,000 dwellings“ . I would in addition welcome advice on how many of the 37,000 “ dwelling sites” referred to were identified as being for detached housing and how many of them were for housing other than detached housing and for the modelling which determined the proportion of the dwelling sites which would be applied to each type of housing. It would also be helpful if you could advise me how many of the remaining 7,000 dwelling sites that are claimed to be excess to demand are currently available for purchase and how many of them are for detached housing and the number that are currently available under the land rent scheme. It would also be useful for those preparing submissions to have advice on the cost range of these dwelling sites and the number of blocks/sites in each cost range. 6.It is also noted on page 5 that the 2016 Census reports that the proportion of households in the ACT paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage costs has fallen over the five years since the 2011 Census from 7.8 % to 5.5 %. The 2016 Census also reports that the proportion of households in Canberra living in housing which they own outright or over which they have a mortgage has also fallen and that the number renting has increased. Has the Government undertaken research into whether the fall in the number of households paying more than 30% of their income on a mortgage is directly linked to the fact that significantly fewer Canberrans are purchasing a home, presumably because they cannot afford to do so, and are therefore renting. It would be interesting to know of the quintiles within which the households paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage payments fit. 7. I would welcome a copy of any modelling the ACT Government has undertaken on the impact which the abolition of land tax would have on rental affordability in the ACT. If the Government has not analysed this issue does the Advisory Group plan to do so. 8. In response to the request for views on steps that might be taken to increase the supply of affordable rental accommodation has the Government undertaken any research on the role which negative gearing has in increasing the supply of rental accommodation and conversely the possible consequences for the future supply of rental accommodation if negative gearing is abolished. If so I would welcome a copy of the analysis. If not does the Advisory Group propose to commission any such advice. 9. On page 6 of the discussion paper it is claimed that “ an analysis of mortgage and rent serviceability showed that for households earning above $100,000 ( that is the third quintile and above) affordable rents start at $579 per week and an affordable mortgage enables the purchase of a home starting at $483,000. It is further noted on page 7 that for households with an annual income of between $55,000 and $100,000 that an affordable mortgage would allow the purchase of a home between $260,000 and $483,000. I would be grateful for any information the Government may have on the number of detached houses sold or for sale over say the last year for under $483,000 ie the upper limit of affordability for 60,000 Canberra households. 10.I would welcome a copy of all relevant data on the median as well as the average price of land and housing, detached and other than detached, for each of the last five years. It would also be valuable to have information on the average per square meter price of land sold in each of the last five years for both detached housing and housing other than detached housing.

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11. On page 12 under the heading Support the future establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation it is stated : “This is a long‐term, aspirational goal” . I would welcome advice on why the Government believes the housing needs of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are a low priority and refers a response to them as “long‐term and aspirational” only. I would welcome advice on whether this approach to what Winnunga Nimmityjah regards as the legitimate and urgent needs of the Aboriginal community was adopted as a result of advice from members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Group or was mandated by the Government. Thank you for your assistance. Kind regards Jon Stanhope

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Johnston, HeatherG

From: Travis Gi bert Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2017 4:52 PMTo: Tennent, Simon; Meredith.Edwards; Gilding, LouiseCc: Watts, MichaelaSubject: RE: Towards a New Housing Strategy [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

Dear all I am just catching up on this now, I haven’t read Jon’s e-mail to Meredith and I yet. Will do so now. Cheers Travis Gilbert| Executive Officer | ACT Shelter

GPO Box 927 Canberra, ACT 2601 ***Please note I work a 9 day fortnight and our office is unattended on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month***

I acknowledgeNgunnawal, Ngarigu & Ngambri peoples as traditional custodians of the lands on which I live, walk & work. I pay my respects to their elders past, present and future.

From: Tennent, Simon [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 3 August, 2017 3:59 PM To: Meredith.Edwards <[email protected]>; Gilding, Louise <[email protected]> Cc: Travis Gilbert >; Watts, Michaela <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Towards a New Housing Strategy [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For‐Official‐Use‐Only] Hi Meredith We received this email in our affordable housing inbox so we will coordinate a response. We are looking forward to hosting a forum as part of the engagement plan where John and others will be invited. I will cc you into our response. Cheers Simon Tennent A/g Director Land Development Projects Phone: 02 6205 4961 | Fax 02 6207 0123 | Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate| ACT Government | Level 6 Transact House, 470 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

From: Meredith.Edwards [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2017 3:39 PM To: Gilding, Louise

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Cc: Tennent, Simon Subject: Fwd: Towards a New Housing Strategy Hi Louise. See below detailed questions from Jon Stanhope. I think we need your assistance in responding and would appreciate confirmation of that. Thank you! Meredith. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message:

From: Jon Stanhope <[email protected]> Date: 3 August 2017 at 2:51:17 pm ACST To: "

Subject: FW: Towards a New Housing Strategy

Hi Meredith and Travis For your information. Kind regards Jon Stanhope

From: Jon Stanhope Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2017 3:11 PM To: '[email protected]' Cc: Subject: Towards a New Housing Strategy Dear Affordable Housing Project Team Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services is proposing to make a written contribution to the proposed new housing strategy. I am grateful for the discussion paper which has been issued and have read it with interest. It does, however, raise a number of questions on which I would welcome advice and assistance. I would be grateful, therefore, if you would provide me with copies of the following: 1.The Terms of Reference for the Affordable Housing Advisory Group. 2. Advice on the arrangements which have been made to ensure that the Advisory Group has access to expert advice for the purposes of analysis and design of possible policies and programs to support the project. 3. In the Message from the Minister she refers to work which the Affordable Housing Advisory Group has done in recent months “ to review what has been achieved so far and consider what further steps could be taken to improve housing affordability in the ACT.” I would be grateful for the outcomes of the review which the Minister is referring to and any documents and reports related to it. 4. In the Introduction to the discussion paper it is stated “ the Government has invested heavily in reviewing its current and previous efforts on delivering social and affordable housing”. I would be grateful for advice on how much the Government has invested in these reviews and on who

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undertook the reviews. I would also be grateful for a copy of all reports and documents relating to those reviews. 5. In the Chapter of the paper “Where Are We Now” on page 5 of the discussion paper it is stated “ Approximately 37,000 dwelling sites have been released over the last ten years against a demand of around 30,000 dwellings.” I would be grateful if you would provide me with the data and modelling on which it was determined that the demand for the period stated was “around 30,000 dwellings“ . I would in addition welcome advice on how many of the 37,000 “ dwelling sites” referred to were identified as being for detached housing and how many of them were for housing other than detached housing and for the modelling which determined the proportion of the dwelling sites which would be applied to each type of housing. It would also be helpful if you could advise me how many of the remaining 7,000 dwelling sites that are claimed to be excess to demand are currently available for purchase and how many of them are for detached housing and the number that are currently available under the land rent scheme. It would also be useful for those preparing submissions to have advice on the cost range of these dwelling sites and the number of blocks/sites in each cost range. 6.It is also noted on page 5 that the 2016 Census reports that the proportion of households in the ACT paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage costs has fallen over the five years since the 2011 Census from 7.8 % to 5.5 %. The 2016 Census also reports that the proportion of households in Canberra living in housing which they own outright or over which they have a mortgage has also fallen and that the number renting has increased. Has the Government undertaken research into whether the fall in the number of households paying more than 30% of their income on a mortgage is directly linked to the fact that significantly fewer Canberrans are purchasing a home, presumably because they cannot afford to do so, and are therefore renting. It would be interesting to know of the quintiles within which the households paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage payments fit. 7. I would welcome a copy of any modelling the ACT Government has undertaken on the impact which the abolition of land tax would have on rental affordability in the ACT. If the Government has not analysed this issue does the Advisory Group plan to do so. 8. In response to the request for views on steps that might be taken to increase the supply of affordable rental accommodation has the Government undertaken any research on the role which negative gearing has in increasing the supply of rental accommodation and conversely the possible consequences for the future supply of rental accommodation if negative gearing is abolished. If so I would welcome a copy of the analysis. If not does the Advisory Group propose to commission any such advice. 9. On page 6 of the discussion paper it is claimed that “ an analysis of mortgage and rent serviceability showed that for households earning above $100,000 ( that is the third quintile and above) affordable rents start at $579 per week and an affordable mortgage enables the purchase of a home starting at $483,000. It is further noted on page 7 that for households with an annual income of between $55,000 and $100,000 that an affordable mortgage would allow the purchase of a home between $260,000 and $483,000. I would be grateful for any information the Government may have on the number of detached houses sold or for sale over say the last year for under $483,000 ie the upper limit of affordability for 60,000 Canberra households. 10.I would welcome a copy of all relevant data on the median as well as the average price of land and housing, detached and other than detached, for each of the last five years. It would also be valuable to have information on the average per square meter price of land sold in each of the last five years for both detached housing and housing other than detached housing.

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11. On page 12 under the heading Support the future establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation it is stated : “This is a long‐term, aspirational goal” . I would welcome advice on why the Government believes the housing needs of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are a low priority and refers a response to them as “long‐term and aspirational” only. I would welcome advice on whether this approach to what Winnunga Nimmityjah regards as the legitimate and urgent needs of the Aboriginal community was adopted as a result of advice from members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Group or was mandated by the Government. Thank you for your assistance. Kind regards Jon Stanhope

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From: Tennent, SimonSent: Wednesday, 27 September 2017 4:20 PMTo: 'Jon Stanhope'Cc: Watts, Michaela; Rutledge, GeoffreySubject: RE: Towards a New Housing Strategy [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED, DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

Good afternoon Jon My apologies – a reply was prepared some time ago but I have just discovered now that it was stalled in the system. I will forward the signed reply tomorrow and you will see that there is an invitation for you to contact me to discuss the Affordable Housing Action Plan review, and the associated analysis. As custodian of the Government’s Land Release Program and Affordable Housing Policy for the past 7 years, I would be happy to catch up with you at your convenience to present this analysis, and get your input on the current development of a new strategy. Let me know what times next week would suit you. Kind regards Simon Tennent A/g Director Land Development Projects Phone: 02 6205 4961 | Fax 02 6207 0123 | Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate| ACT Government | Level 6 Transact House, 470 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

From: Jon Stanhope [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 27 September 2017 3:01 PM To: EDD, Affordable Housing; Tennent, Simon Cc: Subject: RE: Towards a New Housing Strategy Dear Affordable Housing Project Team I refer again to my letter of 3 August in which I sought on behalf of Winnunga Nimmityjah some fairly basic information fundamental to the preparation of a meaningful submission to the proposed housing summit. With the summit now only a couple of weeks away I am concerned that the capacity for Winnunga to make, on behalf of the Indigenous community of Canberra, a worthwhile submission is fast disappearing. I would be grateful if you could advise me when I might expect a response to my letter. Yours Jon Stanhope

From: EDD, Affordable Housing [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 23 August 2017 5:17 PM To: Jon Stanhope; EDD, Affordable Housing; Tennent, Simon Cc: Subject: RE: Towards a New Housing Strategy Good afternoon Mr Stanhope and thank you for your email.

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Your original email of 3 August 2017 has been forwarded to the appropriate action area for a considered response which is currently being prepared. Thank you for your patience in relation to this matter. Regards Michaela Michaela Watts Affordable Housing Team Land Supply and Policy Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate T 6207 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |

From: Jon Stanhope Sent: Wednesday, 23 August 2017 5:07 PM To: EDD, Affordable Housing Cc: Subject: RE: Towards a New Housing Strategy Hi Julie We have not yet had an acknowledgement or reply to this request. Do you wish to consider lodging an FOI request for the information we asked for or shall we leave it another week or so? Kind regards Jon

From: Jon Stanhope Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2017 3:11 PM To: '[email protected]' Cc: Subject: Towards a New Housing Strategy Dear Affordable Housing Project Team Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services is proposing to make a written contribution to the proposed new housing strategy. I am grateful for the discussion paper which has been issued and have read it with interest. It does, however, raise a number of questions on which I would welcome advice and assistance. I would be grateful, therefore, if you would provide me with copies of the following: 1.The Terms of Reference for the Affordable Housing Advisory Group. 2. Advice on the arrangements which have been made to ensure that the Advisory Group has access to expert advice for the purposes of analysis and design of possible policies and programs to support the project. 3. In the Message from the Minister she refers to work which the Affordable Housing Advisory Group has done in recent months “ to review what has been achieved so far and consider what further steps could be taken to

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improve housing affordability in the ACT.” I would be grateful for the outcomes of the review which the Minister is referring to and any documents and reports related to it. 4. In the Introduction to the discussion paper it is stated “ the Government has invested heavily in reviewing its current and previous efforts on delivering social and affordable housing”. I would be grateful for advice on how much the Government has invested in these reviews and on who undertook the reviews. I would also be grateful for a copy of all reports and documents relating to those reviews. 5. In the Chapter of the paper “Where Are We Now” on page 5 of the discussion paper it is stated “ Approximately 37,000 dwelling sites have been released over the last ten years against a demand of around 30,000 dwellings.” I would be grateful if you would provide me with the data and modelling on which it was determined that the demand for the period stated was “around 30,000 dwellings“ . I would in addition welcome advice on how many of the 37,000 “ dwelling sites” referred to were identified as being for detached housing and how many of them were for housing other than detached housing and for the modelling which determined the proportion of the dwelling sites which would be applied to each type of housing. It would also be helpful if you could advise me how many of the remaining 7,000 dwelling sites that are claimed to be excess to demand are currently available for purchase and how many of them are for detached housing and the number that are currently available under the land rent scheme. It would also be useful for those preparing submissions to have advice on the cost range of these dwelling sites and the number of blocks/sites in each cost range. 6.It is also noted on page 5 that the 2016 Census reports that the proportion of households in the ACT paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage costs has fallen over the five years since the 2011 Census from 7.8 % to 5.5 %. The 2016 Census also reports that the proportion of households in Canberra living in housing which they own outright or over which they have a mortgage has also fallen and that the number renting has increased. Has the Government undertaken research into whether the fall in the number of households paying more than 30% of their income on a mortgage is directly linked to the fact that significantly fewer Canberrans are purchasing a home, presumably because they cannot afford to do so, and are therefore renting. It would be interesting to know of the quintiles within which the households paying more than 30% of their income on mortgage payments fit. 7. I would welcome a copy of any modelling the ACT Government has undertaken on the impact which the abolition of land tax would have on rental affordability in the ACT. If the Government has not analysed this issue does the Advisory Group plan to do so. 8. In response to the request for views on steps that might be taken to increase the supply of affordable rental accommodation has the Government undertaken any research on the role which negative gearing has in increasing the supply of rental accommodation and conversely the possible consequences for the future supply of rental accommodation if negative gearing is abolished. If so I would welcome a copy of the analysis. If not does the Advisory Group propose to commission any such advice. 9. On page 6 of the discussion paper it is claimed that “ an analysis of mortgage and rent serviceability showed that for households earning above $100,000 ( that is the third quintile and above) affordable rents start at $579 per week and an affordable mortgage enables the purchase of a home starting at $483,000. It is further noted on page 7 that for households with an annual income of between $55,000 and $100,000 that an affordable mortgage would allow the purchase of a home between $260,000 and $483,000. I would be grateful for any information the Government may have on the number of detached houses sold or for sale over say the last year for under $483,000 ie the upper limit of affordability for 60,000 Canberra households. 10.I would welcome a copy of all relevant data on the median as well as the average price of land and housing, detached and other than detached, for each of the last five years. It would also be valuable to have information on the average per square meter price of land sold in each of the last five years for both detached housing and housing other than detached housing. 11. On page 12 under the heading Support the future establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation it is stated : “This is a long‐term, aspirational goal” . I would welcome advice on

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why the Government believes the housing needs of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are a low priority and refers a response to them as “long‐term and aspirational” only. I would welcome advice on whether this approach to what Winnunga Nimmityjah regards as the legitimate and urgent needs of the Aboriginal community was adopted as a result of advice from members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Group or was mandated by the Government. Thank you for your assistance. Kind regards Jon Stanhope

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From: Robert.Tanton Sent: Thursday, 17 August 2017 4:48 PMTo: Watts, Michaela; Meredith.EdwardsCc: Tennent, SimonSubject: RE: Workshop with ACT Academia on Discussion paper on a New Housing Strategy

Hi Michaela I'd suggest from IGPA: Khalid Ahmed ‐ IGPA Jon Stanhope ‐ IGPA Robert Tanton ‐ NATSEM(IGPA) ‐ Yogi Vidyattama ‐ NATSEM(IGPA) ‐

From ANU Ben Phillips ‐ CSRM (ANU) ‐ Ben may also have some other suggestions from ANU. I have contacted Barbara Norman for someone from CURF ‐ . I'll get back to you with any additional names she may come up with. Thanks Professor Robert Tanton The National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling University of Canberra, University Drive South, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia Latest Papers: Pettit, C. J., Tanton, R., & Hunter, J. (2016). An online platform for conducting spatial‐statistical analyses of national census data across Australia. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2016.05.008 Tanton, R., Dare, M., Brinkman, S., Corti, B.‐G., Katz, I., Woolcock, G., & Goldfeld, S. (2016). Identifying Off‐Diagonal Communities Using the Australian Early Development Census Results. Social Indicators Research. http://doi.org/10.1007/s11205‐016‐1333‐2 Australian Government Higher Education Registered Provider CRICOS: #00212K NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential or copyright material and are for the attention of the addressee only. If you have received this email in error please notify us by email reply and delete it from your system. NATSEM and the University of Canberra accept no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Watts, Michaela [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 17 August 2017 2:09 PM To: Meredith.Edwards; Robert.Tanton Cc: Tennent, Simon Subject: RE: Workshop with ACT Academia on Discussion paper on a New Housing Strategy Great, thank you. I have tentatively booked a function space here in Dickson for the 5th September. Robert ‐ if you could please email me names/contact details I'll send out invitations and formalise the arrangements.

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Thank you both for your help in this space. Michaela Michaela Watts Senior Policy Manager ‐ Affordable Housing Land Supply and Policy Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate T 6207 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Meredith.Edwards [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 17 August 2017 1:31 PM To: Watts, Michaela Cc: Robert.Tanton Subject: Re: Workshop with ACT Academia on Discussion paper on a New Housing Strategy Hi Michaela. I had emailed a Robert Tanton to ask him who at UC and ANU we could get together for this purpose. So I have copied him in. NATSEM is within IGPA. Jon Stanhope is an obvious other although we are meeting him separately. Happy to work with Simon depending on the date. Thanks. Meredith Sent from my iPhone > On 17 Aug 2017, at 12:47 pm, Watts, Michaela <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Meredith, > > I'm looking to organise a workshop with some tertiary institutes and was hoping you could provide some contacts of groups that might be interested in attending. My early thoughts extent to: > > ‐ Uni of Canberra Institute of Governance > ‐ Canberra Urban and Regional Futures > ‐ National Centre for Economic Modelling > > Are there any contacts or additional areas that you think I should get in touch with? > > Would you like to co‐facilitate with Simon on this event? > I'll organise all documentation and recording keeping for the day. > > Thank you again and regards > > Michaela > > > Michaela Watts > Senior Policy Manager ‐ Affordable Housing Land Supply and Policy > Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate T 6207 > 1831| Level 6, 470 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 | GPO Box 158 > Canberra ACT 2601 | > > > ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

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