Australian Community Land Trust Network

Since 2010, Prof. Louise Crabtree-Hayes and Emeritus Prof. Peter Phibbs have been leading a series of projects researching CLTs as an affordable housing option in Australia. As interest in the CLT model developed, Louise set up an online network for people who wanted to share knowledge. Over 200 people joined this group. A small group of dedicated volunteers from the online group established the Australian CLT Network Inc in November 2022. Since that time, we have been building the foundations needed for the association, as time allowed in our busy lives. Our Aims are: To support the establishment of CLTs as a viable and secure housing model across Australia by: Being a clearinghouse of information which makes information freely available Sharing knowledge, resources and know-how by supporting a collective learning Promoting community land trusts as a viable housing choice for low to middle income earners Working with key stakeholders and decision makers to encourage the establishment of CLTs in Australia Our Guiding Principles are: That housing is a human right That housing must be well designed, environmentally and socially responsible That well-designed and managed housing is a critical response to the climate emergency To undertake our work and advocacy with respect, dignity and co-operation To be action focused