Major sectors unite behind long-term solution to Australia's housing crisis
Peak community services, social housing, property, construction and homelessness organisations have jointly called for a long-term plan to address Australia's housing crisis. They say the response needs greater scale and ambition.
What is the long-term plan to fix Australia's housing crisis and will it mean more work for builders?
Builders, carpenters and other construction trades could see more steady work if a long-term housing plan lifts social and affordable housing construction. The article gives no detail on what the plan would include.
Key takeaways
- Community, housing, property, construction and homelessness groups have united on one message.
- The groups want a long-term housing plan with greater scale and ambition.
- The sector says current efforts are not enough to tackle the housing crisis.
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