In 2001 the Commonwealth Advisory Committee on Homelessness (CACH) released Working Towards a National Homelessness Strategy, which was used as the basis for public consultation on homelessness in Australia. The findings of, and issues raised in, the consultation have been incorporated into a new document Working Towards a National Homelessness Strategy - Response to Consultations. This document provides a comprehensive body of knowledge on the factors that contribute to, or prevent, homelessness and suggests areas for action and further research.