Housing Dream Turned Nightmare Weighs Australian Voters Ahead National Election 2025 03 31
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Australia Election Issue: Housing
Above: Volunteers roll up rows of 6,000 origami houses, placed on the steps of the Parliament house of Victoria by the Victorian Homeless Network, symbolizing 10% of the social homes that are needed in the state to end homelessness. Image copyright: Alex Zucco/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
The Spin
Australian Labor Party narrative
The Albanese Labor Government is taking decisive action to solve Australia’s housing crisis. With record investments in social and affordable housing, a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, and bold initiatives like the Social Housing Accelerator and Help to Buy, Labor is ensuring more Australians can afford a safe, secure home.
Liberal/National Coalition narrative
The Coalition has a bold plan to fix Australia’s housing crisis. By reducing migration, cutting red tape, and investing $5 billion in essential infrastructure, it will unlock 500,000 new homes. Freezing housing taxes and construction code changes will restore affordability, ensuring home ownership remains an achievable dream for Australians.