Media releases

2024

Boosting supported housing supply in Tasmania

The Shorewell Park Building for Family Based Care opens today, providing more supported accommodation for Tasmanians who need it most.

Energy upgrades to ease cost of living for Tasmania’s social housing residents

The Albanese and Rockliff Governments are delivering long-term cost of living savings to more than 1,600 Tasmanian households, with a $16.6 million partnership for energy upgrades in social housing

Applications open for historic new housing investment

Applications open today for the first round of funding for social and affordable homes under the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and the National Housing Accord.

A new year of support for small business

The Albanese Labor Government will continue to provide small businesses with targeted support as Australia heads into the new year.

Albanese Government's expanded Home Guarantee Scheme helps more Australians into home ownership

More than 26,000 people have been helped into home ownership in the first six months of the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme with more support on offer in 2024.

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) each for a four‑yea

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 at ri

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.