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Jack Gramenz and William Ton

Federal budget targets housing crisis amid backlash

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing to hand down his third budget. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

A multibillion dollar federal budget housing injection has been lauded by the sector but criticised by the coalition and Greens.

The Albanese government will pour $11.3 billion into housing initiatives after securing the backing of premiers and chief ministers at Friday's national cabinet meeting.

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