Media Releases

We don’t just work quietly at our desks. We’re vocal. Engaging with the media is one of the best ways to get our message about inequality in Australia out there, and we’re not afraid to be opinionated. Browse our media pieces and appearances below.

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October 14, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE: PER CAPITA WELCOMES THE CHANGES TO THE SUPERANNUATION TAX INCREASE PLAN

Per Capita voices its support for the upcoming revised measures to the superannuation tax increase plan, as signed off by cabinet on Monday, 13 October.   The changes, which will take effect from July 2026, will make the Australian superannuation system fairer by raising the tax rate from 15 per cent to 30 per cent for ... Read more
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August 29, 2025

Per Capita welcomes new Executive Director, Dr Wesa Chau

Per Capita is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Wesa Chau as its new Executive Director, who has commenced in her role this week
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June 19, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE: Per Capita welcomes the Treasurer’s commitment to tax reform for Australia’s economic future

Per Capita has long argued that tax reform is not just possible, but essential. It is encouraging to see this government hit the ground running and begin this work even before our new Parliament opens.
Media Releases
October 30, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Centre for Equitable Housing recommendations adopted by Victorian Government

Per Capita welcomes the announcement today made by Premier Jacinta Allan to introduce further reforms for a fairer Victorian rental market including a ban on no-fault evictions and a lease break fees capped at four weeks.
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September 10, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: The 47th Federal Parliament is the most gender-equal and culturally diverse in Australia’s history.

Per Capita has released its analysis of the backgrounds of Australia’s current federal parliamentarians.
Media Releases
July 2, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Homes Not Houses – an investigative podcast from Per Capita’s Centre for Equitable Housing

Per Capita is publishing a new podcast, Homes Not Houses, to address the current housing crisis, hosted by former Director of the Centre for Equitable Housing, Matt Lloyd-Cape, premiering on July 2, 2024.  
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January 16, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Government Spending on Housing

Per Capita calls on the federal government to coordinate housing policy and expenditure through a core economic portfolio of government, and to publish detailed portfolio budget statements, as is done for other key areas of social policy such as health and education.
Media Releases
November 29, 2023

MEDIA RELEASE: Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis backs Per Capita’s call for a National Housing Policy

The Committee of Inquiry into the Rental and Housing Affordability Crisis in Victoria yesterday published its final report, with its major recommendation mirroring Per Capita’s lead recommendation to the Committee.
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September 20, 2023

MEDIA RELEASE: Victoria’s Housing Statement – renter rights and higher density a major win, social housing still to be addressed at scale

The Andrews Government has released an ambitious package of housing measures, many in line with recommendations made by Per Capita’s Centre for Equitable Housing.