Yes In Faith's Backyard Queensland, a working group including the Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese and Q Shelter, is lobbying the state government to allow faith-based organisations to build housing on their land.
Housing advocates want the Queensland government to allow faith-based organisations to build homes on vacant land.The state government will consider submissions in its Housing Availability and Affordability amendment bill.
The group is run with housing peak body Q Shelter in collaboration with the Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese and the heads of several churches.The Queensland government has made several announcements in a bid to address growing concerns around housing affordability and supply. Here's a breakdown of some of the key changes in the works.YIFBY Qld chief executive Natalie Rayment said it wanted the government to amend state planning laws that prevented churches from building homes.
The group will lobby the government to include changes in the Housing Availability and Affordability amendment bill, which is open for consultation until May 21.Q Shelter policy and strategic engagement manager Jackson Hills said providing shelter for people in need was aligned with the "mission" of faith-based communities.
Father Hobbs said there was an opportunity for under-utilised church land to be used to help vulnerable members of the community. "If it's done with a triple bottom line it can also generate revenue, which will keep some of these parishes alive."Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the government would take on board all feedback submitted to the Housing Availability and Affordability bill consultation process.
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