This course essentially forms the second half of Issues in Housing Law (8UOC). It will examine central debates about housing provision by reference to recent changes in contemporary housing policy. Key legal instruments that govern housing provision will be critically analysed, such as Commonwealth-State Housing Agreements, and international human rights law relevant to Australia’s obligations to provide adequate housing. The course will also explore the wider context of housing, such as taxation reform, planning law, programs of state subsidy in the form of rent assistance and home purchase assistance, the structure of public/social housing and affordable housing policy. There will be some focus on overseas initiatives. Specialist guest speakers will address selected topics. Assessment will be primarily in the form of a research paper.