Median house $995,600 but average wage only buys $650k home

Labor claims its tax changes will slow housing growth by 2 percentage points over two years, leaving the median house at $995,600 and young buyers still locked out.

Why it mattersYoung Australians seeking home ownership need to know whether policy reforms actually shift what's affordable or merely slow an ongoing crisis.

AustraliaMost Australian renters under 35 face years of higher prices unless policy creates real supply or affordability, not just modest slowdowns.

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Only 27% of Australians satisfied with government's gender violence response

A survey of 1,008 Australians found only 27% believed the government had responded adequately to recent gender violence allegations.

Why it mattersPublic confidence in government action on violence against women shapes whether victims seek help and whether prevention efforts have political support.