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Housing crisis the number one priority for next ACT Government
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“We have today released a number of policy priorities that have been developed by our members over the past year, and that we believe can start addressing the housing crisis in Canberra,” said Greg Weller, HIA Executive Director ACT & Southern NSW.
“A crisis is the right way to describe where we are at, with the ACT not performing well across a range of housing metrics that impact on home ownership, the rental market and public or social housing.
HIA is calling on the next government to:
- Prioritise housing delivery through the creation of a housing super portfolio.
- Make improvements to the planning system and increase land supply.
- Reduce the regulatory burden on building.
- Provide greater support for social and affordable housing.
- Reduce taxation on housing.
- Increase support for training and workforce participation.
See our full 2024 ACT election policy priorities.
“It has been positive that several of the ideas and themes we are progressing have been reflected in the commitments of a number of parties and candidates. We will look forward to working with whoever forms the next government to start creating solutions to the challenges we face,” concluded Mr Weller.
HIA will be hosting a members election forum today between 5.00pm and 6.00pm at the Eastlake Football Club in Kingston, with panel guests including the Minister for Planning Chris Steel, Leader of the Opposition Elizabeth Lee, Minister for Sustainable Building Rebecca Vassaroti, and Leanne Foresti from Independents for Canberra.
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