JCL Series: From Resistance to Reform with Prof Philip Mendes

Homes Not Houses: How Advocacy Shapes Policy

Language shapes policy. And timing can make or break government decisions.   And while governments have an obligation to create policy that is beneficial for everyone, it’s up to advocates to push the envelope for change.  The same is true for housing policy.   So, with those things in mind, how can housing advocates move the needle on housing policy, to make the system more gender equitable?   What can we say or do to spur our leaders into action?   On this episode of Homes Not Houses, Dr Kate Raynor spoke with Kate Whittle about her experience inside and outside of government, and the way that advocates work alongside governments to help create the change our society needs.     This season is proudly sponsored by the YWCA and Australians Investing in Women, whose support helped produce the show and our research.  View the season credits and references here: https://percapita.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Homes-Not-Houses-Season-2-Credits-References.pdf [https://percapita.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Homes-Not-Houses-Season-2-Credits-References.pdf] Homes Not Houses was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri-Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, and we pay our respects to their elders past and present.

Homes Not Houses: Changing Hearts and Minds

As with any social issue or call for reform, the greatest challenge is not finding evidence but changing minds.  A researcher can write a compelling report, but without the support of the community and its leaders, change is virtually impossible.   On this week’s episode of Homes Not Houses, Dr Kate Raynor and Professor Carolyn Whitzman will unpack how to influence people and make them care about gendered housing.  Why should we look at housing through the gendered lens? Why is this important and why should we care? And how do we use this to achieve change?    This season is proudly sponsored by the YWCA and Australians Investing in Women, whose support helped produce the show and our research.  View the season credits and references here: https://percapita.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Homes-Not-Houses-Season-2-Credits-References.pdf [https://percapita.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Homes-Not-Houses-Season-2-Credits-References.pdf] Homes Not Houses was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri-Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, and we pay our respects to their elders past and present.

Homes Not Houses: The Gendered Housing Problem

Last season on Homes Not Houses, the CEH team unpacked the Australian housing crisis as a whole, diving into our history, the policies that shaped that market, and the solutions that could solve it.    However, one factor that is often overlooked in the housing debate is how women interact and a treated by the housing sector.   From home ownership to accessing social housing, women tend to have a harder time navigating the housing market than their male counterparts.   In our opener for season two of Homes Not Houses, CEH Director Dr Kate Raymor speaks to economist Dr Leonora Risse to help identify the issue women face when searching for safe, secure housing, and the causes of these inequities.   This season is proudly sponsored by the YWCA and Australians Investing in Women, whose support helped produce the show and our research.  View the season credits and references here: https://percapita.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Homes-Not-Houses-Season-2-Credits-References.pdf [https://percapita.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Homes-Not-Houses-Season-2-Credits-References.pdf] Homes Not Houses was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri-Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, and we pay our respects to their elders past and present.

Corporate Social Responsibility in an Age of Existential Threats With Professor Bryan Horrigan

In an age of existential threats for Australia and the world, what does society need from companies and how should companies respond?   In this groundbreaking book, Professor Bryan Horrigan provides a roadmap for navigating the complexity of corporate social responsibility and the current controversies surrounding it.    He joined Per Capita to discuss his book "Corporate Social Responsibility in an Age of Existential Threats" at the March John Cain Lunch.    Visit www.percapita.org.au for more on our research and events. Per Capita's podcasts are recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land.

JCL Series: The Good Fight with Sean Kelly

In Quarterly Essay 100, author Sean Kelly considers the enigma of the Albanese government. With wide yet shallow support, will it change the country? Does it have big ideas, or is it content just to become "the natural party of government"? Sean joins Per Capita for their first John Cain Lunch for 2026! Be part of our next JCL. Visit www.percapita.org.au for more on our research and events. Per Capita's podcasts are recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land.