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13 April 2025 Chartered Accountants ANZ’s Chief Economist, Professor Richard Holden, says today’s housing and tax policy announcements from both the Coalition and the Labor parties have clear weaknesses. “The policies offered by both parties are much better politics than they are economics,” Professor Holden said. “The Coalition’s unprecedented mortgage interest tax deduction is costly … Continued
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Everybody’s Home has called on the major parties to present more ambitious housing policies to Australians ahead of the election, warning that today’s announcements fall short of what is needed to end the country’s deepening crisis. The Coalition is expected to propose a policy that would allow first home buyers of newly built properties … Continued
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The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of housing initiatives, particularly the commitment that the new 100,000 homes program will also unlock additional social and affordable rental housing supply alongside first home buyer properties. CHIA CEO Wendy Hayhurst said the community housing sector is eager to partner with governments … Continued
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***MEDIA ALERT*** Federal Member for Patterson, State Member for Port Stephens, Mayor of Port Stephens and Hume Community Housing will announce a Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) investment for Port Stephens and Central Coast. WHEN: 9:45am, Monday 14 April 2025 WHERE: Raymond Terrace (exact location will be provided on … Continued
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The Electric Vehicle Council said weakening the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will stop Australians from saving thousands of dollars per year by driving an EV or a fuel-efficient petrol or hybrid car, and help petrol companies make even more profits. The Coalition has pledged to abolish fines for car manufacturers that bring in petrol-guzzling … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) supports Labor’s plan to construct an additional aged care facility in the Northern Territory after calling for greater government capital investment in the sector. “This is a welcome announcement that will help get older Territorians out of hospital and into high-quality aged care,” said CEO Jason Kara. “After years … Continued
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The Coalition’s plan to scrap the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) will leave tens of thousands of Australians without a roof over their heads, as homelessness continues to soar and crisis services buckle under pressure. A discussion paper modelling three future scenarios of the HAFF, by national housing campaign Everybody’s Home, shows the real-world human … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the Greens’ climate and energy commitment to fight the climate crisis and cut climate emissions to net zero by 2035, but calls for greater equity in its implementation. “The Greens’ climate and energy plan outlines clear measures to address the climate crisis and limit global warming to 1.5C,” said ACOSS CEO Dr … Continued
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**Case studies available below** Advocacy group Parents for Climate applauds today’s “Renters right to solar” announcement by the Greens, and calls on the major parties to either match it or offer alternative solutions. CEO Nic Seton said: “Parents in our network regularly meet with MPs from across the political spectrum to push for all … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its latest air quality monitoring results for the Cadia Valley and surface and groundwater sampling results in the upper Belubula River. In total, 16 months of continuous air quality monitoring have now been conducted which found that air quality in the area is generally good to fair. … Continued
