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Industry needs funding certainty and long term commitment to HAFF
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“The HAFF is a strong mechanism through which the federal government can support the increased supply of social and affordable housing and is a key piece of the housing supply puzzle.
“It is acknowledged due to a range of factors, that the program hasn’t delivered homes as fast as we would’ve liked. Equally there is a number of improvements that we think could support a more effective operation of the scheme.
“Industry though would not want to see the scheme abolished, and rather builders need confidence and certainty from all sides of government to make a long term to commitment to the HAFF given many companies have spent significant time and resources to enable them to deliver homes under the scheme.
“HIA was encouraged to see the recent announcement of first suite of projects being given the green light under this program.
“The commencement of these projects forms part of the 40,000 new social and affordable to be built under this important program and we are aware of a strong pipeline of future projects being progressed.
“HIA has long advocated that Australia needs more housing supply of all types across the ‘Housing Continuum’ be it private housing, private rentals, long term rentals, subsidies and supported housing and social, community and affordable housing.
“Where one form of housing supply across this housing continuum falls short other parts of the system will additionally struggle to meet demand.
“That’s why we need a coordinated approach across housing policy programs and across all levels of government to continue with initiatives and programs to increase supply of housing for all forms.
“Included in our 2025-2026 Budget submission and our Let’s Build election policy priorities we have sought a long term commitment of funding social housing, programs such as the HAFF to provide positive inroads into improving housing outcomes.
“This has included a tripling of the current investment in the HAFF to boost supply of social, community and affordable housing over the long term.
“HIA is committed to work with all levels of government on policies that look to address Australia’s housing challenges and supporting measures to get all Australians into housing,” concluded Ms Martin.
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