Liz Thomas joins Sally Sara on ABC Radio National

18 September 2025

Delegates gathered for the Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) Summit in Melbourne today. Ahead of the event, Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL) CEO and ACHA Chair Liz Thomas joined journalist Sally Sara on ABC Radio National to provide a detailed and insightful explanation of the co-operative housing model and its place in Australia’s housing framework.

During the conversation, Liz highlighted how co-ops deliver long-term affordability, strong governance and vibrant, connected communities – key solutions to Australia’s housing challenge.

Listen to the full interview and discover why it is co-operative housing’s time to shine.

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