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In the 2019 federal election, the turn-out of voters was the lowest since the introduction of compulsory voting in 1925. There were also high rates of absenteeism of young voters who “turned their back on democracy” in the federal election.
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Informal settlements are one of the major ways developing cities are being produced. Conventional planning approaches such as slum clearance, cookie-cutter high-rises, peripheral resettlement and back-to-village programs have often failed to manage them.
An optimised learning environment is vital for every child. For autistic children, the importance of environment is magnified, as are the benefits that can be achieved through appropriate architecture and design.
Our research looked at private renters in middle and inner suburbs and low-rent outer suburbs in Sydney and Melbourne. The variations in financial stress revealed by our study were startling.
The average weekly commuting time in Australia has increased considerably since 2002, and this can have negative impacts on job satisfaction and productivity, RMIT experts say.
Green space has been proven to improve peoples' mental and physical health, but will any type of green space do?
Australia carries an enormous and increasing mental health burden. At the same time, housing disadvantage is on the rise in Australia. Research indicates that these trends are related.
In the face of climate change, which tree species are more likely to thrive, rather than just survive? Which of our beloved species won't make it?
To date, nine City Deals have been announced in Australia. Could these deals become part of a more coherent and effective national settlement strategy?
While car parking was a non-negotiable amenity for baby boomers, it is an eyesore to millennials and the up-and-coming iGen. Globally, scrapping car parking is the latest trend in urban planning.
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are forced into inadequate or unhealthy housing by high housing costs. Thousands are evicted by landlords wanting higher rents. Some end up homeless.
The outcome of the recent Building Ministers’ Forum did little to end the uncertainty plaguing residents. More broadly, the uncertainty is hitting the construction industry, with insurance costs rising and some insurance being withdrawn altogether.
