"Housing Justice in Turbulent Times"

#AusHousingConference2026

Conference Host

 
 

AHRC 2026
QUT Brisbane | Queensland
10-13 February 2026

Call for Research Abstracts and 90 minute Seminar/Workshop Submissions

We now invite you to submit either a research abstract (400 words) or a 90 minute Seminar/Workshop under the following themes:

  • Economic Turbulence and Housing Justice

  • Housing Affordability and Supply

  • Housing Equality for all Generations

  • Housing Precarity, Homelessness and Human Rights

  • Indigenous Housing Justice

  • Mega Events, Mega Projects, and Urban Regeneration

  • Housing, Health and Wellbeing

  • Policy Impacts, Innovation and Governance

  • Climate Change, Displacement, and Resilience

  • Global Perspectives and Comparative Lessons

  • Other

To begin the submission process you must first create a contact which is done on the Contact Information tab. After creating a contact, additional tabs will appear that will enable you to upload and submit your presentation. You can use the same login to submit either an abstract or a seminar/workshop submission.

Abstract or 90 min Seminar or Workshop Submission CUT-OFF DATE: 30th September 2025

Research Abstract - 400 words

Your abstract must follow the format conditions.

  • Title of Research Abstract (20 words)

  • Authors and affiliations, plus presenting author biographical details (100 words)

  • Research Abstract (400 words)

    Abstract Submission - the pages online will take you through the process of submitting your abstract. 

    • Each of the tabs on the left hand side of the page will bring up a step in the submission process that needs to be completed.  If you see a X against an orange step, it means it is yet to be completed.

    • At any time in the process you can click the Save As Draft button to save your incomplete submission and return to it at a later time. 

    • The Review section will give you an overview of the sections that are still required to be completed before you can submit your abstract. 

    • Once all required sections have been completed, you can submit your abstract in the Submit section of this page.

    CONDITIONS
    * Please note that figures and tables are not to be included.
    * Abstract word count is strictly 400 words across all sections (excluding Abstract Title). Abstracts over this count will not be accepted.

    Research Abstract CUT-OFF DATE: 30th September 2025

90 minute Seminar or Workshop Submission

Your must follow the formatting conditions for your Seminar/Workshop Outline.

  • Title of 90 minute Seminar or Workshop Submission (20 words)

  • Summary of proposed event (200 words)

    • Please include key message, focus and format.  The format should be clearly spelt out to assist with programming. 
      Eg: “2 x 20 minute presentations followed by a 45 minute panel session with Questions

  • Proposed Speaker (or Organisation) - Name of proposed lead speaker and representative organisation (optional)

  • Theme Outline - How does the proposed event align with the theme of “Housing Justice in Turbulent Times” (200 words)


    Seminar or Workshop Submission - the pages online will take you through the process of submitting your seminar or workshop outline. 

    • Each of the tabs on the left hand side of the page will bring up a step in the submission process that needs to be completed.  If you see a X against an orange step, it means it is yet to be completed.

    • At any time in the process you can click the Save As Draft button to save your incomplete submission and return to it at a later time. 

    • The Review section will give you an overview of the sections that are still required to be completed before you can submit your abstract. 

    • Once all required sections have been completed, you can submit your abstract in the Submit section of this page.


    CONDITIONS
    * Please note that figures and tables are not to be included.

    90 minute Seminar or Workshop Submission CUT-OFF DATE: 30th September 2025

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Day 1 - 10th February 2026

HDR symposium (with lunch)
Time: TBC
Venue: QUT Gardens Point

5.15 pm - 6.00 pm | Registration opens
6.00 pm - 7.30 pm | Welcome Reception
Venue: QUT Gardens Point Campus

Welcome Reception from 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm 

Day 2-4 - 11th-13th February 2026

All Day | AHRC 2026 Conference
Venue: E Block, QUT Kelvin Grove

A QUT shuttle bus available to shuttle those staying in the city to Kelvin Grove campus (3 kms away) if required.