11/03/2026 By RAHU Comms Committee For Immediate Release: RAHU Press Conference Tomorrow and statement: “RAHU to Picket Short Term Rental Conference” Press Conference:9:30am Thursday the 12th of March520 High St, Northcote, VictoriaRegarding STRive Conference and RAHU picket of it. All […]
RENTERS AND HOUSING UNION Feb 24 2026 Whilst we came in strong into 2026 with Office Bearers being elected, we did not fill in all positions and this email is to communicate that we are opening up nominations to fill […]
Originally published 6th of Jan 2026 Video and photos of the community picket available here The Renters and Housing Union Western Australia has completed the first day of its ongoing picket of the eviction of a single mother and two […]
This Statement in full and with additional quotes can be read here The Renters and Housing Union (RAHU) today released a groundbreaking position paper, Rent Control via Collective Bargaining, proposing a radical new system to tackle Australia’s devastating rental crisis. […]
RAHU members on the gold coast have voted to endorse the ongoing Gold Coast rent freeze campaign. The Gold Coast has seen house rents almost doubled over the last 5 years, and on top of this, the local and state […]
The newly elected Public and Social Housing Officer Hank Ferguson has been unable to formally engage in his position due to his ongoing persecution by the Victorian state. Hank was arrested and is now being put on trial for defending […]
In August the members of the Renters And Housing Union voted to amend our constitution with new rules relating to Office Bearers. Previously only 1 would be elected, but now 2 Co-Office bearers are elected; And one must be a […]
In Anthony Albanese’s first major speech after being returned as Prime Minister, he lied to the Australian public about public housing yet again. “I note both the Coalition and the Greens’ housing spokespeople won’t be in the parliament,” he says. […]
On the weekend just past the Australian Labor Party unveiled their “signature” housing policy for the upcoming election. If public opinion polls hold true, this policy will be the housing policy of the next government of Australia. Once again, the […]
31 March 2025 Submission Summary Recommendations Our central demands are to retain, repair, and reinvest in Public Housing. Summary The alternatives to Public Housing are not able to offer the same level of support, stability, and security that Public Housing […]
