The Budget 2024/25 has introduced a range of new initiatives to assist Australians in building, renting, and buying homes! One key announcement is the "Homes for Australia" plan by the Albanese Government, aiming to provide comprehensive support for housing needs nationwide. Additionally, various funds have been allocated to accelerate the delivery of more homes, including $1 billion for crisis and transitional accommodation, $1 billion for infrastructure projects to support new housing, $9.3 billion for social housing and homelessness support, among others. What are your thoughts on these initiatives? How do you think it will impact housing accessibility and affordability?
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#HousingCrisis and building #SustainableDwellings seems to be a far greater worldwide issue than just Australia. However our complacency for all for profits of those fortunate enough to own #MultipleHouses should not be ongoing #GovtPolicy to ensure housing for everyone.
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Yesterday, the PM, DPM, and Minister Fraser released the federal government’s housing plan. There is a lot in here, but at the end of the day this is Canada’s plan to solve the housing crisis. To steal a few lines from the plan, “For too many Canadians, the housing crisis isn’t an abstract concept for discussion”. “We can build a Canada where the people who build our houses and work in our communities can afford to live in them. We can build a Canada where we read about homelessness in our history books and not in our newspapers.” And, “Together, we can restore the promise of Canada, where every generation can afford a place to call home.” Everyday I am consistently amazed and thankful for the leadership, brilliance, and heart of the people that put this together. With that said, take a read: https://lnkd.in/gmTp4B6F
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A second important housing article to look at.
https://lnkd.in/dUyEwEsM We are 'shouting' from the rooftops at the urgent need for pace and scale to tackle the housing crisis and managed homelessness. From funding models to planning departments, we need a holistic, multifaceted and co-ordinated approach to change. Read more below. Jeremy Sweetland Tom Geard Andrew Prickett John Bonning Anna Rose Mark Powell Richard Bonner Charlie Nunn Lloyds Banking Group Simon Peevers Local Government Association Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Dr William Bird MBE Natural England Ian Burden Paul Britton Richard Benwell
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#Budget2024 is a step forward on non-market housing, financialization & encampments. There must be transparent, human rights-based oversight of this funding so that it makes measurable progress to end inadequate housing & homelessness. Statement ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eR9Xdr8b
Budget 2024 is a foundation to build on, but accountability is key
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May ushered in some significant housing policy developments. We’ve distilled what you need to know. Highlights include: • The National Housing Council’s Review Panel on the Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing released a new report. • Halifax advocates demand a ban on fixed-term leases. • The City of Ottawa takes first step to pass a long-overdue renoviction bylaw. • Quebec housing minister tables bill putting three-year pause on certain evictions. • Housing incentive program would require Winnipeg developers to offer subsidized units. • The Government of British Columbia steps in to prevent a summer homelessness crisis. • Homelessness survivors call for reform at BC legislature. Read our full news round-up: https://lnkd.in/eVBuc8SX
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Good to see that the Commonwealth is set to put more money into social and affordable housing in tonight's budget - especially housing for those fleeing family violence. What's your take on this? Are these measures enough to help combat the crisis in social and affordable housing? #housing #construction #property https://lnkd.in/gD3K6USd
Commonwealth Pumps $11.3 billion into Housing
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This IS a very powerful idea. There are a number of very powerful ideas, some of which, we at HAA are also pursuing and developing. Our different levels of government can assist in making the housing issues diminish. This in turn helps the developers to offer alternatives such as a certain quota of social and affordable in every new development. We have buildings lying dormant during the DA process that could be utilised as interim or meanwhile housing. The issue is simple, lack of housing. The solutions are many. Action is now our best way forward.
While the Federal legislation to support the Australian Housing Future Fund was finally passed, Housing All Australians is still proposing that we unite as a country and target to end homelessness in Tasmania and measure the economic and social outcomes. Being an island state, Tasmania can be a test case for national housing policy. Tasmania is on its way by targeting to build 10,000 homes by 2032 while their housing waiting list is only 4,700. No other state or territory is in the same position. This is a low-cost option with staggering benefits to the Australia community. With the current elections on foot, both parties are committed to helping Tasmanians get a roof over their head. Mike Zorbas, Chief Executive Property Council of Australia describes this as “a very powerful idea” and “the sort of idea that needs to be encouraged". Tasmania’s approach highlights the possibilities when every part of the system works in a true partnership to achieve the impossible. As Mike says, “we must be ambitious for creating a better Australia”. Can you stand by and watch as thousands wait for a roof over their heads? The solution is available now. Share and repost so we can leave a better Australia for our children and grandchildren. They deserve it. Jeremy Rockliff, Nic Street, Rebecca White, Ella Haddad
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Our new housing plan – Homes for Queenslanders – has set a target of delivering one million new homes by 2046. What else is part of this plan? 👉🏾A new workforce fund will provide industry training to develop and secure the workforce we need to deliver more social and affordable homes, faster. 👉🏾We’ll remove restrictions preventing development in suitable locations and improve the planning system to help reduce delays. 👉🏾Our $350 million state-wide infrastructure fund will support new housing developments in areas with unused or underutilised plots of land. Learn more about Homes for Queenslanders here 👉🏾https://lnkd.in/gfBcFRVn If you or someone you know needs housing help, you can call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or contact your local Housing Service Centre during business hours: https://lnkd.in/giyr5fwg If you are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness, contact the Homeless Hotline for free on 1800 474 753 (24/7). Find out more about available products, services and supports here: www.qld.gov.au/housinghelp
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$11.3 BILLION TOWARDS HOUSING MEASURES TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE FEDERAL BUDGET How much is new funding? We’ll need to see the details. Jake Evans has reported for ABC this morning - “An additional $1 billion will be spent on crisis and transitional accommodation for women and children fleeing family violence and for youth through the National Housing Infrastructure Facility.” …with “$700 million of the stepped-up funding will be dedicated to supporting crisis and transitional housing.” “Prime Minister Anthony Albanese agreed at a meeting of National Cabinet on Friday to also provide $9.3 billion to states and territories over five years to provide support for homelessness, crisis support and to build and repair social housing. “The five-year deal effectively doubles the Commonwealth's contribution of homelessness funding to $400 million annually, which will be matched by states and territories. “Another $1 billion will be provided to the states and territories to build roads, sewers, energy and water supplies and other community infrastructure to speed up the home-building process.” Digging deeper in the The Australian Financial Review, Phillip Coorey notes - “The prime minister’s office was unable to say how much of the $11.3 billion was new and how much was being repurposed from other programs - only that it was all Commonwealth spending.” Read more (paywall): https://lnkd.in/g69NzsRY We anticipate the Prime Minister’s media conference and more details soon. #Budget2024 #NationalHousingandHomelessnessAgreement #housingcrisis #socialhousing #transitionalhousing https://lnkd.in/gk83eumC
Government to tip billions more into housing in next week's federal budget
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While the Federal legislation to support the Australian Housing Future Fund was finally passed, Housing All Australians is still proposing that we unite as a country and target to end homelessness in Tasmania and measure the economic and social outcomes. Being an island state, Tasmania can be a test case for national housing policy. Tasmania is on its way by targeting to build 10,000 homes by 2032 while their housing waiting list is only 4,700. No other state or territory is in the same position. This is a low-cost option with staggering benefits to the Australia community. With the current elections on foot, both parties are committed to helping Tasmanians get a roof over their head. Mike Zorbas, Chief Executive Property Council of Australia describes this as “a very powerful idea” and “the sort of idea that needs to be encouraged". Tasmania’s approach highlights the possibilities when every part of the system works in a true partnership to achieve the impossible. As Mike says, “we must be ambitious for creating a better Australia”. Can you stand by and watch as thousands wait for a roof over their heads? The solution is available now. Share and repost so we can leave a better Australia for our children and grandchildren. They deserve it. Jeremy Rockliff, Nic Street, Rebecca White, Ella Haddad
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People & Culture Leader | ESG | Change Enablement & Communications | Financial Services
This morning, I had the opportunity to attend a Housing All Australians (HAA) event featuring Gregg Colburn, author of "Homelessness is a Housing Problem", illustrating that tight housing markets accentuate vulnerabilities and the clear correlation between a deficit in housing, high rental rates, and increased homelessness. Investing in social and affordable housing for all Australians offers a 2:1 return on investment - access to shelter is fundamental for individuals to be productive members of society. Yet, there simply aren't enough affordable homes available for low and moderate income earners. Another key takeaway was the alarming growth of homelessness among women over 50 - the fastest-growing cohort in Australia. The need for a focused, long-term approach that bridges economic opportunity and social responsibility is more urgent than ever. #affordablehousing #socialimpact #sustainableinvestment
In Australia, on any given night across our country, 122,494 people are experiencing homelessness. Our housing crisis has developed over decades and cannot be resolved overnight. It has deeply infiltrated the economy, now becoming a significant business issue. Australia’s housing crisis is too big for government to solve alone. It is our collective problem, and that includes business. As compassionate capitalists, we must recognise the dangerous trajectory our country is on and commit to using our collective skills and intellect, in the national interest. Homelessness should not be allowed to continue to be normalized. We need a long-term bipartisan housing strategy that recognises housing for all Australians, rich or poor, as essential infrastructure for a future prosperous country. Sponsorship and support from industry heavy-weights including PEXA, Qualitas, Property Council of Australia, UDIA National, Housing Industry Association (HIA), Accommodation Australia, Q Shelter, Quest Apartment Hotels, Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), VPELA, Tenants Victoria, Master Builders Queensland and others, shows the enthusiasm for and importance of this three-city event. Book your tickets now: https://hubs.ly/Q02MRgWd0
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5moHi William Banham, like so many announcements from the government these are just numbers on a page, without any detail and in many cases just existing funding repackaged in a way to derive political benefit. My questions would be: - how is the $9.3 billion in social housing going to be spent? How many houses will it deliver and where? Who has access to this housing? - what measures from the budget will encourage private sector housing development (which is by far the largest component of new housing supply). Specifically what is being done to increase construction sector productivity and to reduce costs for new housing projects? Without improvements here the 1.2 million homes in 5 years target is pure fantasy.