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Media releases
2023
National Housing Supply and Affordability Council
Leading experts from across the country will play a critical role in informing the development of new housing policy with the commencement of the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council.
Another step forward delivering new social and affordable homes
The Albanese Government's ambitious housing reform agenda will take another step forward next month with applications set to open for funding to support the delivery of thousands of new homes.
Support for small businesses to act on cyber this festive season
The Albanese Government is encouraging small businesses to stay cyber safe this Festive Season.
New appointments to Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Anthony Richards and Ms Jennifer Samms as part‑time Independent Directors to the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Higher foreign investment fees for housing
The Albanese Government will adjust the foreign investment framework to help boost Australia’s housing stock and provide more homes for Australians.
Housing Australia Investment Mandate set to unlock more homes
The Albanese Government is today releasing an updated Investment Mandate for Housing Australia, helping to unlock more social and affordable rental homes across the country.
Festive season a perfect time to shop small and shop local
Australians are being encouraged to shop local this festive season to support small businesses across the country.
New partnership to deliver more secure housing for women in Tasmania
The Albanese Labor Government’s $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator will help transform the lives of more Tasmanians with the development of 38 new homes in Hobart for women over 55 who are
New action to ensure small businesses are paid on time
Big businesses who fail to pay small businesses on time will be named and shamed as part of a series of new reforms to improve small business payment times.
Help to Buy to deliver more support for Australian homebuyers
This week the Albanese Government takes another step forward in delivering the most significant housing reforms in a generation with the introduction of Help to Buy legislation.
New appointments to Housing Australia
The Albanese Government has today appointed Ms Matina Papathanasiou and Ms Mary Ploughman as members of the Housing Australia Board for five‑year periods.
$392 million Industry Growth Program open for business
The Albanese Government has officially opened the $392 million Industry Growth Program to help start‑ups and small businesses commercialise and grow their companies.
Working together to build 4,000 new homes across the country
The Albanese Government’s Social Housing Accelerator will build around 4,000 homes for Australians who need them.
New partnership to deliver up to 65 new homes for ACT
The Albanese Government’s Social Housing Accelerator will build 65 homes for Canberrans who need them.
New partnership to deliver around 1,500 new homes for New South Wales
The Albanese Government’s Social Housing Accelerator will build around 1,500 homes for New South Wales residents who need them.
New partnership to deliver up to 600 new homes for Queensland
The Albanese Government’s Social Housing Accelerator will build 600 homes for Queenslanders who need them.
New partnership to deliver 769 new homes for Victoria
The Albanese Government’s Social Housing Accelerator will build up to 769 homes for Victorians who need them, in partnership with the Allan Labor Government.
New partnership to deliver up to 100 new homes for Northern Territory
The Albanese Government’s Social Housing Accelerator will build up to 100 homes for Territorians who need them.
New partnership to deliver almost 600 new homes for Western Australians
The Albanese Government’s Social Housing Accelerator will build almost 600 homes for Western Australians who need them.
New partnership to deliver at least 230 new homes for South Australians
The Albanese Government’s Social Housing Accelerator will build at least 230 homes for South Australians who need them.