PM Anthony Albanese has announced a one-off $2 billion social housing plan to ensure every Australian 'has a roof over their head'. The new scheme will give state and territory governments funds to build up to 9,000 more social homes. 9News MORE:
has announced a one-off $2 billion social housing plan to ensure every Australian "has a roof over their head".
He also plans to provide more build-to-rent accommodation and work with states and territories to improve renters' rights. He said the new money would go alongside reforms to planning and zoning laws, as well as freeing up more land for social housing."They are a party of protest, happy to promise the world while organising a petition against every new apartment building that's proposed," Albanese said.Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn welcomed the funding.
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