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Master Builders’ response to the ACT’s housing crisis

Local Newstime Media - February 12, 2026

In the face of a housing shortage, Master Builders ACT called for reforms that cut red tape and boost housing supply to be fast-tracked.

Legislative Assembly: ACT in housing crisis

Local Newstime Media - February 6, 2026

The ACT Legislative Assembly has unanimously acknowledged that Canberra is in a housing crisis, 1,100 homes behind its target.

Housing and homelessness worsening in Australia: ACOSS

Local Newstime Media - January 30, 2026

The federal government is spending more on property investors' tax breaks than on social housing, homelessness services and rent assistance.

Surging Canberra house prices widen affordability divide

Local Newstime Media - January 22, 2026

The price gap between property types is at a three-year high, with a detached house now costing 86 per cent more than a unit.

ACT leads nation in making housing a human right

Local Newstime Media - September 18, 2025

The ACT yesterday became the first jurisdiction in Australia to make housing a human right - “a landmark for social justice”, the Greens say.

Canberra in Crisis: ACT Shelter

Local Nicholas Fuller - August 9, 2025

“Tackling the housing crisis is the defining social and economic challenge of our time," says housing peak body CEO Corinne Dobson.

Full-time workers hit by ‘worst ever’ housing crisis

Property News AAP - April 30, 2025

Even workers in full-time jobs struggle to meet rental costs, charities say, while those with less income are going without essentials.

Opinion: A glimmer of hope in the housing crisis

News Newstime Media - October 2, 2024

Senator David Pocock calls for bold policy reforms to address the housing crisis, increase supply, and improve affordability.

ACT Greens call on federal government to fix housing crisis

Local Newstime Media - May 13, 2024

The ACT Greens want the Federal Government to waive the housing debt, fund their housing policy, and fix the 'rigged' tax system.

Housing crisis set to intensify in ‘unhealthy’ market

Property News AAP - May 3, 2024

Home ownership is drifting out of reach for Australians with no easy fix to deep-seated problems, a government-appointed council has warned.

Pocock: Reform tax concessions to fix housing crisis

National Newstime Media - April 23, 2024

Senator Pocock, industry groups, and social welfare advocates are crying out for action on the hosing market before the May budget.

‘No silver bullet’ for housing crisis, experts warn

National AAP - March 9, 2024

Australia needs to build more than one million homes over the next five years, but experts and politicians are divided on how to get there.

Innovative ‘bluefield housing’ concept tackles housing crisis

National Newstime Media - February 5, 2024

Co-locating homes on single suburban allotments to create smaller and more socially connected living options could help address the nation’s housing crisis, according to a University of South Australia researcher.

Frocks and fashion fundraiser for affordable housing in Karabar

Local Jessica Cordwell - January 28, 2024

Locals are invited to Karabar Housing’s Fashion Fundraiser hosted by Debbie Maree at Queanbeyan Uniting Church on 22 February.

Charities urge government to do more to address Australia’s housing crisis

National AAP - August 18, 2023

Advocates are urging the government to do more to address the nation's housing issues, as political stoushes over the crisis continue to play out.

Anglicare: Essential workers have nowhere to live in the ACT

Local Nicholas Fuller - August 16, 2023

“If no action is taken, both the workforce crisis and the housing crisis will continue to grow,” Anglicare's latest report warns.

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