Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has made a startling admission about the government’s policies, acknowledging Labor wants property prices to increase as many Aussies struggle to break into the market.
A senior Labor Minister has made a startling admission about the government's housing policy as millions of Aussies struggle to break into the market.
“So we’re not trying to bring down house prices, but we don’t want to see some of the growth that we’ve seen in some parts of the country where you’re getting double digit increases in house prices year on year,” Ms O’Neil said. She called for sustainable price growth, more houses entering the market and the rental vacancy rate increasing to relieve pressure on renters, but Marchese remained baffled.
Ms O'Neil made the startling admission that Labor wants house prices to continue to rise as millions of Aussies remain locked out of the market. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman“Our government’s policies are not going to reduce house prices. We want house prices to grow sustainably.” Brisbane homes have shot up 11 per cent over the past year to $974,396, while Perth homes were up more than 20 per cent at $842,227.
A third said: “Clear example of people who don’t love their children/future generations. Her answer just showed their true colours.
Triple J Hack Clare O'neil Labor
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rubbish rebels: Labor MPs, ministers blast waste incinerator plans in their seatsThe minister who first introduced Victoria’s waste-to-energy policy is opposing an incinerator, as the Allan government takes friendly fire from Labor MPs.
Read more »
Labor ministers contradict each other on reasons why gambling ad ban has stalledAnika Wells says not all stakeholders accepted the Albanese government proposal but Andrew Leigh blames failure to secure numbers in Senate
Read more »
Rubbish rebels: Labor MPs, ministers blast waste incinerator plans in their seatsThe minister who first introduced Victoria’s waste-to-energy policy is opposing an incinerator, as the Allan government takes friendly fire from Labor MPs.
Read more »
Rubbish rebels: Labor MPs, ministers blast waste incinerator plans in their seatsThe minister who first introduced Victoria’s waste-to-energy policy is opposing an incinerator, as the Allan government takes friendly fire from Labor MPs.
Read more »
Greens Adopt Conciliatory Posture, Agree to Pass Labor Housing BillsThe Greens took a more conciliatory stance, agreeing to support Labor's housing legislation and making concessions on nature laws. This week saw the passage of 31 bills, marking a significant achievement for Labor's first-term agenda. Prime Minister Albanese gave a speech reflecting on the year's achievements and the importance of political respect, while acknowledging the competitive nature of politics.
Read more »
Labor’s housing bills pass in parliamentSarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.
Read more »