- Cost of Living (Pages 105-107):
- Sussan Ley (LP) questioned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding the government’s plans to address rising living costs, expressing concern over potential tax increases.
- Albanese emphasized measures already taken, including wage increases and government services aimed at alleviating cost pressures, while criticizing the Opposition for opposing accountability for working Australians.
- Housing Affordability (Pages 99-104, 105-109):
- Joanne Ryan (ALP) noted the Prime Minister’s policies enabling 1,880 households in Lalor to buy homes with just a 5% deposit, arguing these measures effectively support first-time home buyers. She criticized the Leader of the Opposition’s dismissive stance towards these developments.
- During Question Time, Sussan Ley accused the Labor government of adopting previous coalition housing policies, implying a failure in their approach. Albanese robustly defended the $43 billion “Homes for Australia” initiative, highlighting various ongoing housing projects despite Opposition criticisms.
- Josh Burns (ALP) sought clarification on how the government supports first home buyers, with Albanese touting the five percent deposit scheme and stating an overall commitment to increasing housing supply and tackling construction bottlenecks.
- Renee Coffey (ALP) elaborated on the historical context of the housing crisis while Clare O’Neil (ALP) reinforced the significance of the government’s new deposit scheme aimed at helping young Australians enter the housing market.
- Ongoing Challenges:
- Tom Venning (LP) criticized increased bureaucratic hurdles under the current government, noting the Coalition’s previously proposed freeze on the National Construction Code. Albanese reiterated government progress in expanding housing supply and described initiatives previously opposed by the Coalition.
- Community Concerns:
- MPs expressed that addressing both cost of living and housing affordability remains essential, reflecting constituents’ pressures from rising expenses and housing difficulties.
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