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Albanese urges Greens to ‘get on with it’ after Senate blocks housing vote
Labor failed to secure a Senate vote yesterday on a key housing policy after almost all non-government senators blocked a motion that would have allowed one, with a minister accusing them of forming an “unbelievable alliance”. Source: SBS News.
Government to release initial funds for social and affordable homes
More than 13,700 social and affordable homes will be built, and the first release of money from the Albanese Government’s signature housing fund will be given to states this week. Source: The West Australian.
New figures show Victoria ‘desperately behind’ on public housing
Victoria has cemented its place as the worst state for affordable housing, new data reveals. Source: News.com.au.
Ending negative gearing would create a fairer Australia
It’s said barristers should never ask questions they don’t know the answer to, and the same advice may apply to politicians, writes St Vincent de Paul Society National Council president Mark Gaetani. Source: Eureka Street.
Hobart City Council backs Vinnies social housing development
Hobart City Council is now backing a St Vincent de Paul Society social housing development for vulnerable older women, after the charity slashed its assessment of how much extra traffic the building would generate. Source: ABC News.
NSW to trial prefabricated modular homes to address housing crisis
Pre-built modular homes will be trialled in New South Wales to boost social housing, as research shows new home construction targets will not be met. Source: The Guardian.
Demolition plans proceed despite residents’ class action
The Victorian Government is forging ahead with plans to demolish three public housing towers subject to a class action seeking to stop the redevelopment. Source: The Guardian.
NSW Government unveils plan for social and affordable homes
The New South Wales Government will deliver 250 social and affordable homes at the Carriageworks precinct near Redfern station following a statewide audit of public land. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Labor’s $9.3bn social housing plan set to begin
Labor’s nationwide plan to increase social housing is days away from starting, but will take years to put a roof over the heads of some families. Source: Yahoo News.