Kevin Bell emphasizes that housing should be regarded as a human right rather than a commodity, calling for urgent reforms in Australia's housing policies.

The current housing crisis is attributed to systemic issues where profit is prioritized over people's rights to housing, leading to a situation many now view as a chronic disaster.

In 2024, Australia faces a severe housing disaster, with affordability reaching unprecedented lows.

The rise in homelessness is closely linked to soaring house prices and rents, necessitating urgent government intervention to support vulnerable populations, including young families.

There is hope among readers that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will prioritize housing equity and stability in response to Bell's recommendations.

The housing system in Australia is failing across four key components: homeownership, private rental, social housing, and homelessness.

Homelessness remains a significant issue in Australia, particularly affecting First Peoples, and is exacerbated by structural failures within the housing system.

Vulnerable groups, including young people in state care and ex-prisoners, are trapped in cycles of homelessness due to inadequate housing policies.

To address the housing disaster, three urgent actions are proposed: comprehensive human rights protections, a national housing and homelessness plan, and significant reforms to residential tenancy laws.

The proposed national housing plan should respect the rights of First Peoples and align with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The author argues that immediate action is required to address the housing situation, which has escalated from a crisis to a disaster.