Clare O'Neil 2025

Natalie Barr:

The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments have struck a deal to unlock 17,000 new homes for South Australians, including nearly 7,000 for first home buyers.

Both Labor Governments are determined to build more homes and help first home buyers achieve their dream of owning a home.

John: 

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows dwelling commencements continue to rise, with total commencements up 11.6 per cent on this time last year and their highest level in three and a half years.

A total of 48,778 dwellings commenced over the quarter, the strongest quarterly result since March 2022.

Housing building approvals have surged to their highest level in nearly 4 years, up more than 20 per cent compared with this time last year.

ABS data shows 18,406 dwellings were approved in November 2025, a 20.2 per cent increase over the year, with strong growth driven by apartments and other higher‑density housing.

The Albanese Labor Government has reached a major milestone with more than $100 million funded for new crisis, transitional and youth housing projects across Australia through the $1 billion Housing Australia Future Fund – Crisis & Transitional program.

The Albanese Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) is delivering its largest project yet – Swift Walk in Kensington, Victoria — a major project providing 362 new homes, including 272 social and affordable homes.

The Albanese Labor Government will deliver its largest round yet under the Housing Australia Future Fund, with Round 3 delivering more than 21,000 new social and affordable homes across the country. These homes form part of Labor’s ambitious commitment to deliver 55,000 social and affordable homes.