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Australian Housing Crisis
$4 Billion Committed to More Indigenous Housing
The money will deliver up to 270 new homes each year for 10 years, and comes on top of an existing building programme.
Post-Pandemic House Prices Up by 30 Percent: CoreLogic
Despite surging interest rates and high inflation, the median value of an an Australian house has risen by $188,000 since 2020.
Greens Propose to Solve Housing Crisis With Government-Owned Properties
The party has proposed a $27.9 billion plan aimed at building 610,000 houses over the next decade through a government-owned property developer.
Sydney to Become ‘City With No Grandchildren’: Productivity Commission
The exodus of 30- to 40-year-olds has reached alarming levels, with many forced to relocate to more affordable areas.
NSW Housing Crisis Showing No Signs of Easing Anytime Soon
Planning Minister Paul Scully has admitted there is no quick fix.
Australian Business Leaders Call for Government Action on Housing Supply
‘Government has a role in building houses to help remedy the housing shortage, but it’s housing affordability that is a potential disruptor for our business.’
Over-Reliance on Migration Costing Each Australian $80,000, Says Think Tank
Immigration may not be a substitute for economic growth through productivity.
Support Services Overwhelmed as More Australians Go Homeless: Report
‘Homelessness services are so stretched they are having to turn away one in two people who knock on their doors,’ said Homelessness NSW CEO.
Raising the Bar on Student Migrants Could Backfire, Property Council Warns
Some estimates say the overall strategy will halve Australia’s net migration within 2 years.
Tax Hikes for Foreigners Investing in Aussie Homes
Through these changes, the government is estimated to raise about half a billion dollars.
Opinion: Airbnb Is Not Responsible for Our Housing Crisis
Airbnb is an easy target. Any change makes people uneasy, and innovations like these are definitely a change.
