Housing affordability

Federal government unveils funding boost for housing crisis

This week, Housing Ministers from each state and territory gathered in Canberra to speak about the housing crisis. The Federal government announced more funds to build social and affordable houses across Australia, but would this be enough? To know more about the outcome, The Wire’s Eduardo Jordan asked National Radio News Political Correspondent Amanda Copp, …

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Queensland housing plan doesn’t go far enough says Qld Greens

The Queensland government recently announced they would be partnering with St Vincent de Paul Queensland to build 147 new social houses in Toowoomba, Bundaberg and the Gold Coast. It will cost $71 million. In a statement, the government said the project was part of a $5 billion investment to start building 13 000 social and affordable …

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Cabin owners face uncertainty amid Australia’s housing crisis

Amid Australia’s ongoing housing crisis and high cost of living, cabin owners at Capel Sound on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria are facing a distressing situation as the property undergoes administration. The property owner’s insolvency has left cabin owners with limited options and uncertain prospects. Approximately twenty owners have been notified that they lack ownership …

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Rental affordability crisis sparks urgent call for social housing

A concerning report revealing the alarming state of rental affordability in Australia has been released. According to the ANZ CoreLogic Housing Affordability report, the burden on households has reached its highest level in nearly a decade leaving many families in housing stress. Everybody’s Home, an organisation dedicated to addressing this crisis, emphasises the urgent need …

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