Disaster recovery in Australia exposes housing gaps and points to three priorities

Australia is bracing for extreme wildfire conditions this summer, with memories of past disasters still fresh in the minds of many residents.

A new report has identified three priorities for disaster recovery, including improving housing affordability, increasing the availability of social housing, and improving the resilience of existing housing stock.

The report, by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, highlights the need for a coordinated approach to disaster recovery that addresses the underlying causes of housing stress.