We invite you to share your perspectives on the future direction of the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH). This consultation provides an opportunity to reflect on how the system is working now and to consider how it can continue to support a strong, responsive, and effective community housing sector into the future.
The NRSCH has established a solid foundation for regulation across participating states and territories. As the housing environment, government priorities, and the community housing sector continue to evolve, it is timely to consider how the regulatory system can adapt to meet emerging challenges and opportunities, while continuing to support the people and communities it serves.
This discussion paper does not propose a preferred model or predetermined reform pathway. Instead, it is intended to support open consultation and the sharing of views on what a modern, fit‑for‑purpose regulatory system could look like now and into the future. It explores how the system may operate in practice and the roles of different stakeholders within it, and invites stakeholders to consider which elements are most important for a future‑ready regulatory environment.
Click here to access the: Discussion Paper- Future directions for the NRSCH (PDF, 367.7 KB)
How you can you have your say:
Consultation Timeline:
18 February 2026: Launch of consultation and distribution of the discussion paper
February –March 2026: Targeted meetings and written submissions
27 March 2026: Deadline for stakeholder submissions
April 2026: Report back to Registrars and draft Findings report
Submissions should be lodged by 27 March 2026 through the NRSCH National Office nrschnationaloffice@homes.nsw.gov.au
Resources
Review of the NRSCH - Potential Future Reform Options Report (PDF, 1.4 MB) - Released April 2021
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