Media releases
2026
Housing Australia Future Fund building momentum and changing lives
The Albanese Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) continues to build momentum, with Housing Australia now approving more than 5,600 new social and affordable homes across 16 major proj
New homes for Victorian first home buyers
The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments have struck a landmark deal to unlock more than 66,000 new homes across Victoria – including more than 25,000 reserved for first home buyers.
Building more homes, faster, with modern construction
The Albanese Labor Government is listening to industry and working with state and territory governments to address Australia’s housing crisis together.
Dwelling commencements, completions up in June quarter
Joint media release with the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer
Helping 100,000 first home buyers into a home of their own
Joint media release with the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister.
New funding for crisis housing
The Albanese Labor Government is backing those that help our most vulnerable Australians with $300 million in new grant funding for crisis and transitional housing.
Crisis housing for Australians that need it most
Joint media release with the Hon Nick Staikos, VIC Minister for Housing and Homelessness, and Josh Burns MP, Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness.
New Chair and blueprint to take Housing Australia forward
The Albanese Government has today announced the appointment of Ann Sherry AO as the new Chair of Housing Australia.
Helping young people into housing
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering safe, stable housing for young Australians experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
New crisis housing to support more than 22,000 women and children
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering safe, secure homes for women and children escaping family and domestic violence.
Building approvals continue to climb
New ABS data shows building approvals rose 9 per cent last financial year, climbing to their highest level since 2021.
Government welcomes Auditor-General's report on the Housing Australia Future Fund
The Albanese Government welcomes the Auditor‑General’s report into Treasury’s design and delivery of the Housing Australia Future Fund and its recommendations.
Thousands of new homes for Queenslanders
The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments have struck a deal to deliver more than 51,000 homes, including more than 20,000 exclusively for first home buyers.
More than 250,000 Australians supported into their own home under Labor
Joint media release with the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister, and the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer.
More homes and a fair go for first home buyers
Joint media release with the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister, and the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer.
Landmark $2 billion joint investment to deliver thousands of homes for first home buyers
The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments will invest more than $2 billion in a landmark agreement set to supercharge housing delivery in Western Australia.
Progress on fast-tracking housing supply and cutting red tape
The Albanese Labor Government is making progress accelerating housing supply by fast‑tracking environmental approvals and streamlining construction regulations.
More crisis and transitional housing for women and children across Hobart
The Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments are delivering more safe, secure housing for women and children escaping family and domestic violence, with the first stage of a major expansion of the Ho
Thousands of new homes for Tasmanian first home buyers
Joint media release with the Hon Kerry Vincent MP, TAS Minister for Housing and Planning, TAS Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and TAS Minister for Local Government.
New homes for ACT first home buyers
The Albanese and Barr Governments have struck a deal to unlock around 4,900 homes in the ACT, including over 1,700 exclusively for first home buyers.