This is a funders only event.
When
Thursday 6 June 2024
11:30am - 12.30pm AEST (ACT, NSW, QLD VIC)
11am – 12:00pm ACDT (NT, SA)
9:30am – 10:30am AWST (WA)
Virtual event only
Zoom link to be shared closer to the time.
Overview
Housing in Australia is increasingly unaffordable, both renting and buying. The financialisation of the housing market is often to blame – we are now using housing to generate wealth rather than merely to provide people with shelter.
Demand for housing is increasing as people buy multiple houses to build their personal wealth. These ‘mom and pop’ investors are competing with first home buyers – pushing up housing prices. Many investors are using equity to purchase more housing making Australians highly mortgaged. How does Australia break the cycle of speculative housing demand, and will there be adverse effects if this is ever realised?
Hear from housing experts on what factors led to the current housing crisis in Australia. Understand the various levers that enable the financialisation of the housing market and ways that could change this system including taxation reform, increase investment in affordable housing and changes to rental laws. Importantly, explore what the role is of philanthropy and how can we affect change so that everyone has access to quality housing.
Audience
This event is for Philanthropy Australia funders at the 'Active', 'Engaged', 'Impact' or New Gen membership tier only.
If you are not yet a Philanthropy Australia member or want to learn more about the philanthropic work in this area, please reach out to membership@philanthropy.org.au.