Julie Collins 2022

The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with the South Australian Labor Government to deliver 40 culturally‑appropriate homes in Adelaide for Aboriginal elders.

The independent living units in Bedford Park, are being built with the assistance of a $3 million grant from the National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF).

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

The new complex of four single bedroom units, a two bedroom unit and a shared unit with a sleep over room was developed by the Supported Affordable Accommodation Trust (SAAT).

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 properties.

Social housing properties are some of the most energy inefficient in Australia, with most built more than 20 years ago before minimum build standards.

JULIE COLLINS:

As a proud Tasmanian I do want to start by congratulating now Queen Mary of Denmark. As a Tasmanian, we’re obviously very proud of Queen Mary and her achievements to date and I’m sure we’ll be very proud going into the future.

KIM LANDERS:

Minister, how much money will be allocated in this first round of funding and how many homes will be built in the first year?

JULIE COLLINS:

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.

Today’s opening of applications kickstarts the single biggest investment in social and affordable rental housing in more than a decade.

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

Australia’s millions of small businesses are the engine room of our nation’s economy, but many continue to be affected by economic headwinds.

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.

Since July last year, the First Home Guarantee and the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee have been open to joint applications with friends and family members – not just single or married applicants.

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.

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.