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CHIA & PHA MR: new research reveals affordable housing is a vote-changing election issue

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New research from Redbridge for the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) and PowerHousing Australia (PHA) shows an expansion of low cost rental housing will be a vote changing political issue at the upcoming federal election.

A poll of more than 1,500 people across 24 of the most contestable electorates in late January shows 73% of voters say housing affordability will be important in influencing their vote.

The research shows 84% believe ensuring Australians have safe and stable housing is a fundamental government responsibility, and 76% agree more social housing is needed.

It comes as advocates unite in Canberra to persuade parliamentarians to build on existing initiatives and lift their ambition on community housing.

Full release here

Research summary report is here