Punk Human

SHUT OUT OF THE HOUSING MARKET

Close-up of a padlock and chain against a dark background, with a blue hue.

Plywood boards, corrugated sheeting, barrier fences, chains with padlocks

• Are utilised to keep people out of properties rather than inside them

• Exclude all human life from these once vibrant places

• Demonstrate who has power and who does not

A vibrant landscape featuring overgrown vegetation and weathered wooden planks, with a mix of red and yellow hues.

Broken fences, disconnected gas meters, missing windows

• Indicate the property is an investment in land and not a home for people

• Highlight how core human needs are being wilfully ignored by government

• Represent the aesthetics of a society in decline

A sepia-toned panoramic view of several houses surrounded by lush greenery and a fence.

Empty houses, vacant buildings, abandoned warehouses, disused premises

• Are reasonably considered to be potential homes during a housing crisis

• Are a social resource that should not be wasted through abandonment

• Remain useful only insofar as they may be utilised to serve the local community

Individuals resting on mats and blankets in a communal outdoor setting, surrounded by personal belongings.

Homeless, high cost of living, broke or thereabouts

• Homeless encampments outside city railway stations are growing in size

• Renters pay through the nose as most Sydney rents exceed $400 pw for a studio

• Many live in precarious situations; where can they escape to?

An abstract artwork featuring a series of squares in warm earthy tones, depicting a figure in a reclining position with an expressive face.

Housing crisis, property management, social policy & programme

• Basic human needs like housing must be protected from market forces

• It remains the responsibility of the government to house each of us appropriately

• A detailed national housing strategy is urgently needed

Where will you be sleeping tonight?

A brick house with boarded windows and a small front porch, surrounded by overgrown grass and a wire fence, with modern buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
RHODES
A single-storey house surrounded by a wire fence, with a garden featuring green grass and flower beds in front.
NEWTOWN
A brick house with a red tiled roof, featuring arched doorways and shuttered windows, set in a grassy area with some shrubs and nearby trees.
WESTMEAD
A boarded-up house seen through a metal fence, surrounded by trees and grassy area.
SUTHERLAND
Abandoned house partially covered in overgrown vegetation, with a fence surrounding the property.
DENISTONE
Abandoned brick house with boarded windows, surrounded by overgrown vegetation and a fence.
RYDE
Text graphic featuring the words 'Punk Human' in bold, stylised font with a textured black and red background.

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