7 h. ago Silver bullet slogans are not going to fix our housing crisis

The policies put forward by Labor and the Coalition do not come close to meeting the scale and complexity of our challenge.

Events

21 h. ago We asked young Sydneysiders about Labor and the Coalition’s housing plans. They weren’t impressed

Young people who feel locked out of the property market say neither of the major parties’ strategies will help solve Sydney’s housing crisis.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘A pox on both your houses’: The lever that could be pulled to help housing crisis

Grattan Institute housing expert Brendan Coates says new housing policies vie for the first-home-buyer vote, but there’s one thing that could be done to address supply.

Events

32 h. ago As it happened: Albanese, Dutton signature policies revealed; economists warn of house price surge

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continue campaigning ahead of the federal election on May 3. Follow live. 

Events

43 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE: Albanese, Dutton signature policies revealed; economists warn of house price surge

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continue campaigning ahead of the federal election on May 3. Follow live. 

Events

46 h. ago Albanese and Dutton’s signature policies risk inflaming housing crisis

The two leaders drew swift criticism for promising tax breaks and deposit guarantees that could fuel demand for homes without doing enough for supply, prompting economists to warn of a surge in house prices.

Events

3 w. ago Here’s the real housing crisis – my kids might never leave home

The only place where the lack of affordable housing is being seriously tackled is within the four walls of family homes, and it’s not a pretty sight.

Events