The Tasmanian Government committed to developing Tasmania’s Affordable Housing Strategy 2015-2025 (the Strategy) to provide a road map to guide the State’s efforts over the next ten years to improve housing affordability and help those most vulnerable to house stress and homelessness. The Government’s 365 Day Plan provides a commitment to launch the Strategy by 30 September 2015.

An extensive stakeholder consultation program has been undertaken to inform the development of the Strategy. The University of Tasmania (UTAS) Housing and Community Research Unit with input from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI), has had a lead role in mapping current housing pathways, identifying gaps and barriers in the system, and providing expert advice in relation to possible innovations and solutions.