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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Patrick Commins

Building 1.2m homes will barely put a dent in Australia’s housing affordability, one expert says. Here’s why

Workers at a construction site in Canberra
The Albanese government has a target of delivering 1.2m homes over five years. Despite best efforts at federal and state level, nobody thinks we will get there. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Is building more homes the answer to Australia’s housing crisis?

No, it’s not. Not even close.

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