Australia lacks a standard definition of affordable housing
Bradfield MP Nicolette Boele says Australia has no clear definition of affordable housing. Without one, the country cannot track how many affordable homes exist. It also cannot measure if solutions are working.
Why it mattersWithout a definition, governments cannot track progress or compare solutions. They cannot make evidence-based decisions to solve the worsening housing shortage.
AustraliaLong waitlists for public housing and zero rentals available for low-income Australians mean this policy gap affects millions seeking affordable homes.
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