The Albanese Labor Government is taking action on housing after a decade of little action by the Liberals. We know Australians are doing it tough right now, that’s why we are acting to improve housing affordability.
Helping renters
National leadership on renters’ rights, securing a Better Deal for Renters
and progressing towards a nationally consistent policy to require genuine reasonable grounds for eviction.
Increased the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance by 15 per cent, the biggest increase in more than 30 years.
New incentives to boost the supply of rental housing by changing arrangements for investments in build- to-rent accommodation.
Addressing homelessness
Working with the states and territories to deliver a National Housing and Homelessness Plan.
Extended vital funding to help combat youth homelessness through the Reconnect program.
Delivering social and affordable housing
Delivering the biggest investment in social and affordable housing in a decade with the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund.
$2 billion Social Housing Accelerator, delivering around 4000 new social rental homes across the country.
Increasing housing supply
A new target with states and territories to build 1.2 million new well-located homes, through a $3 billion New Homes Bonus.
