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Skilled Migrant Builders could aid in Housing Crisis

Amidst the current housing crisis, experts suggest Australia should focus on attracting skilled migrant construction workers to aid in the effort of building more homes. Though migration figures have surged to a record high of over 518,000, migrants choosing to work in the construction industry remains low compared to other industries. So what potential reforms …

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Migrants to a manic market

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced changes to Australia’s immigration policy on Saturday. The Prime Minister said these reforms to immigration needed to be brought to a “sustainable level” and said that “the system is broken.” These reforms will crack down on international student visas and low-skilled jobs. This comes as a reported half-a million people …

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Homeownership Linked to Subjective Wellbeing

Owning a home is something most Australians dream about, but new research suggests it also impacts your overall well-being. Curtin University researchers examined the impact of home ownership on subjective well-being and how it varies based on location, age, and income. Image: Image: Pexels/ Cottonbro Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus Featured In Story: Ryan Bierty- PhD …

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Exploring solutions for the housing affordability crisis

Last week, leaders from the National Cabinet set forth policy measures aiming to address the housing affordability crisis, ranging from building more homes across the country to increasing funding for states and territories.   One such framework is ‘A Better Deal for Renters’, which includes limiting rent to once a year and phasing in minimum rental …

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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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Urgent action needed for SA rental affordability

Concerns around rental affordability and housing insecurity in South Australia continue to rise as the state reaches 17 000 people on the waiting list for public housing with 4000 in ‘category 1.’ A new report from a peak South Australian welfare body has ranked state electorates in metropolitan Adelaide by rental affordability impact … calling for the SA MPs representing the worst-hit …

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