Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed off questions about a spat between himself and New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, after the state leader criticised the federal government's approach to housing.
Speaking at the launch of a new initiative on Wednesday, Mr Albanese dismissed suggestions there was a divide between his plans and those of Mr Minns as both leaders hailed the construction of more social and affordable homes in the state.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns were in Riverwood to unveil the first tranche of the Housing Accelerator fund. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard "That's not what he said, well you can play word games, the fact is that the Premier and I are working really closely together on this and on other issues," he said in response to questions about Mr Minns' remarks.
Both men said they were focused on unlocking more social and affordable housing at the launch of a new initiative, which will see more than $600 million spent on projects which are ready to build in order to speed up the supply of new homes.
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