Housing – A voice on the housing crisis – issue 1
The inaugural issue of Housing, a publication born from the collective efforts and voices of the Inner South Melbourne Branch.
Category: RAHU News
PREMIER JACINTA ALLAN’S COMMENTS ABOUT PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS
“a small number of people … backed by the Greens political party, who have demonstrated that they don’t want particularly vulnerable Victorians to have the dignity of a new modern home”. – Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan, via The Age, October […]
October Renters Rights Information Sessions (VIC)
This month the Renters and Housing Union is holding two free Renters Rights Workshops in Melbourne. Come and meet your fellow renters, and learn about your rights as a renter! The first will on Saturday 12 October 3pm-5pm ADST, at […]
Upcoming RAHU Annual General Meeting 2024
G’day all, We have our AGM coming up on the 19th October 2024, all members should have received copys of proposals by email. Members please make sure you RSVP to this event to receive your link before the date of […]
‘BUILD TO RENT’ SCHEME DEMOLISHES COMMUNITIES
While the government’s Build To Rent bill proposes to put more money in the hands of speculative housing investors and building conglomerates, governments across the country continue their plans to tear down and sell off public housing.
RAHU “Evict The Evictors” Emergency Fundraiser a roaring success!
On Saturday August 24th, The Renters and Housing Union hosted the “Evict The Evictors” fundraiser at Thornbury Bowls Club.
Homelessness Week 2024 – Homelessness Action Now!
This week, as we crawl out of the coldest winter recorded in so-called Australia for more than 5 years, Homelessness Australia launches it’s annual Homelessness Week (August 5th – August 12th). Each year there is much pomp and ceremony surrounding the not-for-profit sectors […]
Read RAHU’s 2024 Q2 report
Read RAHU’s 2024 Q2 report
RAHU on 3CR’s Thursday Breakfast (July 4th)
On Thursday July 4th, The Renters and Housing Union secretary, Harry Millward spoke to, Inez and, Leila from 3CR’s Thursday Breakfast about RAHU’s recent submission to about the amendments to minimum rental standards in Victoria. A short summary is provided […]
Read RAHU’s Submission on proposed changes to Minimum Rental Standards
In June 2024, RAHU contributed a written submission to the Victorian Labor government’s Minimum Standards for Rental Properties and Rooming Houses. The state government opened for submissions relating to the new minimum energy efficiency and safety standards proposed for rental […]