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Dr. Chris Martin is a Scientia Fellow (Level C) at the University of New South Wales, holding a position equivalent to Associate Professor within the City Futures Research Centre in the School of Arts, Design & Architecture. With extensive expertise in housing policy and law, Martin has established himself as a leading authority on rental housing, housing affordability, and tenancy law in Australia. His dual background in economics and law provides a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research on housing markets and policy.
Dr. Martin completed his academic training at the University of Sydney, earning a Bachelor of Economics (Social Sciences) with First Class Honours, a Bachelor of Laws with Second Class Honours, and a Doctor of Philosophy. His educational background uniquely positions him to address complex housing challenges through both economic and legal lenses.
Dr. Martin's research focuses on rental housing and housing affordability, with particular expertise in tenancy law, the private rental market, social housing, boarding houses, residential parks, housing investment and finance, housing policy, and the intersection between housing and criminal justice. His work combines legal analysis with economic and social perspectives to address pressing housing challenges in Australia. Through his research, Martin has contributed significantly to understanding how housing policy affects vulnerable populations and how legal frameworks can be improved to enhance housing security.
Analysis of Martin's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on housing policy challenges in Australia, with particular attention to rental housing markets, tenancy law reforms, and homelessness prevention. His work often takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining legal analysis with economic and social perspectives. A significant portion of his recent research addresses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on housing markets and the effectiveness of policy responses. Martin frequently collaborates with researchers across Australia and internationally, reflecting the growing recognition of housing as a critical social determinant of wellbeing.
- Author of 'Tenants' Rights Manual' (4th edition)
- Regular contributor to The Conversation on housing policy
- Former Senior Policy Officer of the Tenants' Union of NSW
- Past Chair of Shelter NSW
Dr. Martin has led numerous significant research projects as Chief Investigator, including 'Evictions in Australia' (ARC 2023-25), 'Towards an Australian Housing and Homelessness Strategy' (AHURI 2022-23), and 'Regulation of residential tenancies and impacts on investment' (AHURI 2021-22). His research often focuses on translating academic insights into practical policy recommendations, particularly regarding housing for vulnerable populations including those transitioning from prison and low-income households.
As a member of the City Futures Research Centre, Dr. Martin contributes to one of Australia's leading urban research groups, which focuses on creating equitable, sustainable, and prosperous cities. The Centre brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to address complex urban challenges, with housing being a central theme of their work.
