The 2020-21 State Government Budget Process takes place against a background of unrelenting pressure on Tasmania’s housing system, with the greatest hardship felt by people on low and moderate incomes seeking to rent in the private rental market or left at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. There are reforms underway through Tasmania’s Affordable Housing Strategy 2015- 25 (TAHS), the Affordable Housing Action Plan II 2018-23 (AHAP 2) and the review and reform of Housing Connect. Shelter Tas recognises the good outcomes achieved by many initiatives and successful programs within the TAHS and AHAP 2, however, the current shortage means that more is needed. Read more…