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Inquiry into the Human Rights (Housing) Amendment Bill 2025 - Standing Committee on Legal Affairs, ACT Legislative Assembly - May 2025
Overview
The Salvation Army submitted a response to the Inquiry into the Human Rights (Housing) Amendment Bill 2025 in May 2025. As one of Australia's largest providers of homelessness and housing services, The Salvation Army supports thousands of individuals and families nationwide. They recognise the Bill as a vital step forward in addressing the housing crisis and affirming housing as a human rights issue.
Key Points
- The Bill seeks to enshrine the right to adequate housing in the ACT’s Human Rights Act 2004.
- The Salvation Army supports the intent of the Bill and highlights the importance of applying a human rights lens to housing and homelessness policy and practice.
- The Bill is seen as a critical milestone in recognising housing as a fundamental human right and embedding a rights-based approach into housing policy and service delivery.
- The Salvation Army puts forward six recommendations aimed at strengthening the Bill’s impact and ensuring its effective implementation.
- The Bill lays the groundwork for long-term, systemic change and reinforces the ACT’s commitment to social justice.
- The Bill sets a powerful precedent for other jurisdictions, including the Commonwealth.