We can’t build our way out of a housing crisis

The Dive | Business News

Build, build and build some more. That sums up our government’s approach to our current housing crisis.

Just this month we’ve seen it from all levels of government. At a Federal Level, we’ve seen the government pass the Housing Australia Future Fund. At a state level, we’ve seen Australia’s biggest state - New South Wales - pass a budget with housing at the centre. And Australia’s second largest state - Victoria - released their housing policy statement that outlined a 10 year plan for the industry.

But here’s the thing - housing experts almost unanimously agree: we can’t build our way out of this housing crisis. Today Sascha and Alec ask - when will there be enough houses for them to afford one?

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