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Independent MPs push to make housing a human right

Laws introduced to federal parliament would force governments to meet targets to build new homes and improve affordability, under an independent proposal.

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Housing land release plan a challenge but not 'impossible': Berry

Labor frustration at Greens' politicking on housing grows.

The Canberra Times

Michael Gove says Covid to blame for Tories' failure to end rough sleeping by 2024

The outgoing Housing Secretary said the Conservatives will now aim to eliminate rough sleeping in the next Parliament

Evening Standard

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Scottish Government housing crisis plan 'fatally undermined' by cuts, experts warn

A COALITION of leading housing and anti-poverty organisations have accused the Scottish Government of “proceeding with business as usual” amid a…

The National (Scotland)

Housing market seeks Fed rate-cut relief as sales slump

Higher mortgage rates aren't just a problem for buyers.

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No-cause evictions have the potential to hurt renters – with little gain for good landlords

Housing security for New Zealand’s 1.7 million renters could be threatened if the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill becomes law.

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Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

The NSW government plans to funds thousands of new social homes - spending more than any predecessor - while critics say another tweak will make matters worse.

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Next PM should focus on ‘housing, housing, housing’

Fiona Fletcher-Smith, the leader of the G15 group for social builders, urges housing-centric update to Tony Blair’s famous mantra about education

Evening Standard

Future public housing in city unit block rejected by Housing ACT

The site was earmarked for dwellings and the offer then knocked back.

The Canberra Times

Fast track for applications in race to build new homes

Planning approvals for social and affordable housing will be prioritised as NSW struggles towards meeting its nationally agreed home-building goal.

AAP

Comment: 'Housing policy is for life, not just a general election'

General election gaffes already and Gove’s gone. Can we hold out much hope for sensible housing policies in the manifestos?

Evening Standard

New metro, social housing a blueprint for future Sydney

Plans to build more social and affordable homes alongside transport hubs are being put into practice at one site in inner-city Sydney.

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Government reaps $3.5b housing tax windfall: report

Queenslanders are spending the first decade of their mortgages paying taxes as the government reaped $3.5 billion more than forecast, research suggests.

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Michael Gove announces he will not stand at the General Election

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has announced he will not stand at the General Election.

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Michael Gove to stand down at general election in blow to Rishi Sunak amid record Tory MP exodus

Mr Gove and leading Brexiteer Andrea Leadsom are latest high profile Conservatives to stand down at election

The Canberra Times

'Derelict' Braddon units to be rebuilt after sitting empty for eight years

The Braddon public housing complex has had no residents since 2016.

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Renters get quick relief as new housing takes time

Further support has been made available for tenants battling a rental crisis, but there's no quick fix to supply new homes.

Evening Standard

Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation

The Housing Secretary conceded the Government needs to increase the supply of homes.

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ACT's failed forced relocation program has caused even more housing problems

Govt had to apologise after trying to kick hundreds out their homes.

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More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom

As Australia struggles through a housing shortage driven by workforce issues, the government has committed $90 million to training future construction tradies.

Evening Standard

Khan calls for end to ‘everyday extortion’ of unfair charges for leaseholders

The London mayor is urging ministers to give leaseholders stronger rights in law, upping the pressure on Housing Secretary Michael Gove.

Evening Standard

Renters Reform Bill: No-fault eviction ban 'abolishes section 21 in name only' warn campaigners

Landlords must have “greater protections” under new rules, says Under Secretary for Housing

AAP

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

People on low incomes are waiting even longer for secure, affordable social housing in NSW, particularly in western Sydney and the state's north.

AAP

Government seeks to dismiss tower residents' court case

The Victorian government says a tenant of one of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has no real prospects of winning a legal fight against their demolition.

The Canberra Times

How the Greens would distribute public housing across Canberra

Party plans to 'fundamentally reshape Canberra's housing market'.

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