CHIA MR: CHIA welcomes housing supply boost

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 to maximise social and affordable housing outcomes in these developments.

“Investing $10 billion to build 100,000 homes for first home buyers will increase supply, which is absolutely critical to tackling affordability,” Hayhurst said.”We are particularly encouraged by the government’s explicit commitment that these first home buyer developments will unlock additional housing supply, including much-needed social and affordable rental homes. This is a critical aspect of the policy that will help address housing needs across the spectrum.

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