UNCOVERED: Housing australia - Caught on Camera

‘Pent-up demand’: first home buyers chase more loans as property investors step back, data shows

Exclusive: New entrants the only cohort making more loan applications amid interest rate rises and tax changes, mortgage broker says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23

Nearly 1,500 properties bought using first home buyers’ 5% deposit scheme converted into investments

New data shows the federal government scheme has been used by high-income borrowers, including one couple earning an annual $674,000

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

Vivian’s new Sydney apartment caps rent at 30% of her income. Is this the way to tackle Australia’s housing crisis?

Boronia Apartments have been purpose-built for people in need of discounted rent including low-income workers in care professions

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2025

To deliver enough affordable housing and end homelessness, what must a national strategy do?

The Albanese government came to office promising action on housing. Its A$10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is now stuck in the Senate, with the Greens demanding more ambitious funding and reforms. The government is also working on its promised National Housing and Homelessness Plan.

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2023

‘Desperate need’ for action on housing future fund

Housing and homelessness bodies are urging parliamentarians to fast-track the establishment of a national fund in order to begin addressing the nation's crises.

The New Daily · Mar 27, 2023

'Desperate need' for action on housing future fund

Housing and homelessness bodies are urging parliamentarians to fast-track the establishment of a national fund in order to begin addressing the nation's crises.

AAP · Mar 27, 2023

Scheme to give more Australians a home step closer

Housing Minister Julie Collins will introduce legislation to set up a housing future fund which aims to increase the number of social and affordable homes.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

Albanese government tackles housing crisis on 3 fronts, but there's still more to do

The Albanese government’s housing package moved a step closer to delivery with the recent release of draft legislation. The bills are expected to be tabled in parliament soon. After a decade of general federal disengagement from housing policy (first home ownership being the main exception), this is more than welcome.

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

1 million homes target makes headlines, but can't mask modest ambition of budget's housing plans

Housing took centre stage in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’s first budget this week. Relatively modest but positive steps were made towards tackling Australia’s worsening shortage of affordable social housing, as well as the broader challenge of housing affordability. But parts of the package cast some doubt on the new government’s analysis…

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022