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Federal, state and territory ministers for housing will meet today for the first time in five years, with new federal minister Julie Collins promising “close collaboration” with her counterparts on the Labor government’s housing agenda.
“This meeting reflects the Albanese Government’s commitment to bring new national leadership to help address Australia’s housing challenges. Safe and affordable housing is central to the security and dignity of all Australians,” Collins said ahead of the meeting. “Housing Ministers will continue to meet regularly as the development of this new Plan is progressed,” her office said.Good morning everyone! This is Cait Kelly – I will be bringing you the news across the morning. Here is what is making the headlines so far:
Labor’s pledge will see a ballot run each year, with 3,000 places for citizens from the Pacific and East Timor.
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