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Inquiry into renewable and affordable energy for apartments finally hears HAAG

The Victorian Inquiry into renewable and affordable energy for apartments has released it's final report, with many recommendations aligning with HAAG's submission, while stopping short on addressing challenges in caravan parks, retirement villages and other types of housing. 

Fixing Older People's Housing in the Victorian Election Campaign

Victorians are going to the polls in November 2026, and there has never been a better time to keep housing for older people on the agenda. HAAG has developed an election platform that priorises older people's housing. Read about what we are asking candidates to commit to and get involved in the election campaign here

Rental Village fined: hundreds of older people compensated for no kitchens

Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) has fined Ingenia Gardens over $1 million for failing to provide kitchens in rental units for hundreds of financially disadvantaged older people. HAAG first reported these breaches after hearing from many older residents who were unable to cook their own food in their units. Instead, Ingenia Gardens, their landlord, offered renters meal plans, at an additional cost. This is a breach of Victoria’s minimum standards which requires all rental properties to have safe and functional kitchens.

Tax reforms welcome but more needed for older people’s housing

HAAG congratulates the Albanese Government for taking the initiative to deliver much needed reform to negative gearing and the Capital Gains Tax Discount. It is a strong first step towards a fairer and more affordable housing market. It's a really good start towards shifting emphasis from housing as an investment, towards housing as a home. The revenue raised from winding back these incentives should be directly invested in increasing public and community housing stock.

Victorian Budget 2026-7 Response

‘Helping with the cost of living’ is a key pillar of Tuesday’s Victorian Budget, providing a number of initiatives aimed at reducing household costs. However, for the increasing numbers of older Victorians locked out of a secure and affordable home - the most basic need – the budget announcements provide minimal relief.

Link between safe housing and elder abuse recognized in National Plan

HAAG welcomes the recognition that housing insecurity places older people at increased risk of abuse and mistreatment. To reduce this risk, it is essential that older people can access secure and genuinely affordable housing. Recognising this in the broader social context of this plan is a positive step towards addressing and preventing elder abuse.

Call out for Housing Champions!

Are you passionate about improving housing for older people in Victoria?
Do you have a personal story about housing insecurity or homelessness – either your own or of someone you know – that you’re willing to share?
Are you keen to talk to your community, politicians, election candidates (and even the media) about why housing for older people is important?

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