Deal on social and affordable housing fund stalls A rally attended by the CFMEU, Greens, and independent senators called for more ambitious commitments to social and affordable housing. The Canberra Times · Mar 28, 2023
Labor’s $10bn social housing bill in limbo as negotiations with Greens deadlocked Greens drew support at a rally outside Parliament House, also attended by independent senator David Pocock The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023
Renters urge Greens to push for bigger housing fund Renters say they will be disappointed if the Greens compromise on Labor's housing fund, pointing to the deal on the government's climate bill. AAP · Mar 28, 2023
Housing Future Fund for 30,000 homes yet to win enough support as Greens hold out over concerns it may fail to work The federal government's election commitment to fund 30,000 social and affordable homes over the next five years is yet to win enough support to pass, despite being due to be voted on in the Senate this week. ABC News · Mar 27, 2023
What is Labor’s $10bn social housing fund and will it be torn down by parliament? The government wants to pass the bill as a priority but it needs the support of the Greens, who warn it is a ‘gamble’ and want direct investment in affordable housing The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023
Crossbench senators pushing government to expand social housing fund to help more in need The government is yet to secure enough support for its proposed multi-billion-dollar housing fund, with the crossbench arguing the plan does not go far enough to help Australians struggling to keep a roof over their head. ABC News · Mar 21, 2023