A survey released today revealed 40% of tenants did not have enough money for essentials after paying rent, while half are struggling with their mental health.
Data from Australia's largest banks shows a rapid increase in the number of home loan customers who've resumed part or all of their mortgage repayments.
The value of new loan commitments for housing spiked again in August, up 12.6% (seasonally adjusted), the largest month-on-month rise in the history of the series.
The Labor Opposition as well as several key social groups have slammed the government's decision to not provide any funding for social housing in this year's budget.