Media releases

The Albanese Labor Government has reached a major milestone with more than $100 million funded for new crisis, transitional and youth housing projects across Australia through the $1 bill

The Albanese Labor Government will deliver its largest round yet under the Housing Australia Future Fund, with Round 3 delivering more than 21,000 new social and affordable homes across the country

The Albanese Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) is delivering its largest project yet – Swift Walk in Kensington, Victoria — a major project providing 362 new homes, including 272 so

Australia’s housing construction pipeline strengthened significantly with new ABS data showing building approvals jumped 12 per cent in September and are 15.3 per cent higher th

Earlier this week, the Chair of the Housing Australia Board, Ms Carol Austin, advised me of her intention to resign, effective 27 November 2025.

The Albanese Government is continuing to deliver more housing for Australians, with 4,641 new homes approved through national environment laws since August.

From next week, the Albanese Government is expanding the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme to make home ownership more accessible for all Australians, including regional Australians.

The Albanese Labor Government’s social and affordable housing program is building momentum.

The Albanese Labor Government is helping more Australians realise their dream of home ownership sooner, by launching 5 per cent deposits for all first home buyers early on 1 October

The Albanese Labor Government is taking decisive action to cut through the red tape and delays in approvals that are holding up the construction of more homes.