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Labor and Coalition support for new home buyers welcome but other Australians also struggling with housing affordability

Written by Michelle Cull, Associate Professor, Western Sydney University

There is no denying housing reform is urgently needed in Australia to make housing more affordable and accessible to everyday Australians.

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Labor and Coalition support for new home buyers welcome but other Australians also struggling with housing affordability

Best AI Answering Services for Small Businesses in 2026 (Compared)

Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step

KiwiSaver payments have to rise – but earners shouldn’t be penalised if they can’t afford it

Why Local Procurement is the New Competitive Advantage for Australian Builders

Why Queensland Agribusinesses Are Rethinking Their Airborne Particulate Management

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Advantages of Cloud Accounting Software for Australian Businesses

What Percentage of Your Income Should Go Toward Your Mortgage?

What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, about to be negotiated in Brisbane?

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

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