Temporary visa holders and housing: findings from an Investigative Panel

Debbie Faulkner; Romy Wasserman; Zahra Nasreen; Kate Vincent; Iris Levin; Karien Dekker; Nancy Arthur; Helen Barrie; Ann Joselynn Baltra-Ulloa

doi:10.18408/ahuri3231501

Temporary visa holders and housing: findings from an Investigative Panel

Debbie Faulkner
, Romy Wasserman
, Zahra Nasreen
, Kate Vincent
, Iris Levin
, Karien Dekker
, Nancy Arthur
, Helen Barrie
, Ann Joselynn Baltra-Ulloa

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What this research is about
This research explores the impact of Australia’s housing crisis on temporary migrants. It examines how housing challenges affect temporary migrants’ wellbeing, their ability to contribute economically, and the distinct housing issues they face.

Why this research is important
More than 10 per cent of Australian residents are on temporary visas and these migrants play an important role in the country’s economy. Despite this, the impact of the housing crisis on this group receives little attention. Temporary migrants are also often blamed for worsening the crisis, despite being ineligible for most housing supports. This research delves into how these circumstances impact temporary migrants and how systems can be improved to boost their wellbeing and economic contribution.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Melbourne, Victoria
Publisher	Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Commissioning body	Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Number of pages	105
ISBN (Electronic)	9781923325180
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18408/ahuri3231501
Publication status	Published - Nov 2025
Externally published	Yes

Publication series

Name	AHURI Final Report
Publisher	Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
No.	449
ISSN (Electronic)	1834-7223

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