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Julie Collins 2022
The Hon Julie Collins MP
Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, Minister for Small Business
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Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, Minister for Small Business
Address to the Housing and Homelessness Forum, Darwin
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Everyone gathered here today would be well aware that Australia is facing a significant number of housing and homelessness challenges, with real consequences for individuals and families.
Too many Australians are struggling to access secure, safe, and affordable housing.
Address to the National Franchise Convention, Gold Coast
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Opportunity was a strong theme underpinning last week’s Budget.
The Budget was about responding to the pressures that small businesses are facing and building for the opportunities for the future.
I respect the fact that many of you in the franchising industry have made a living by seizing opportunities.
You’ve taken ideas and you’re running with them.
Interview, News Breakfast, ABC
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HOST:
You had a big week last week trying to get through the Housing Australia Future Fund through Parliament. It's been blocked by the Greens and another crossbencher. Now they have made a number of demands about housing. On all of those, what do you think is the most negotiable?
JULIE COLLINS:
Address to First National Real Estate Conference, Hobart
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It’s not often I get to talk about all my portfolio responsibilities at the one conference.
But as Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Small Business, today I’m wearing all my hats.
Given your housing interests and small business backgrounds, I’m pleased to talk about the measures announced in Tuesday’s federal Budget.
Budget delivers for small business
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The Albanese Government knows that small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and our communities, and our Budget invests in the security and certainty they need to thrive.
The Budget will deliver significant new practical measures to support Australian small businesses and to help them prosper.
Billions to boost housing and affordability
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The Albanese Government's second Budget will enable billions of dollars of investment in new social and affordable housing, incentivise new long-term rentals and provide additional support for low-income renters during difficult times.
Government welcomes new support for $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund
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The Albanese Government welcomes new support for the Housing Australia Future Fund from the Jacqui Lambie Network and calls on all Senators to back this important investment in social and affordable rental housing.
Changes announced today will ensure all states and territories benefit from the Government’s housing agenda, including the Housing Australia Future Fund.