Marion Bennett

After the election…
Marion Bennett
The 5 asks:
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Significant growth in public and community housing
National Homelessness Strategy and Plan
Reform the tax treatment of rental housing
Increase Commonwealth Rent Assistance
More appropriate, affordable housing for people with disability
Reform 2 on homelessness:
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Target: halve homelessness by 2025
Secure NPAH as part of the ongoing NAHA
Expand prevention and early intervention services
Continue Reconnect and take it to scale
Labor
• pledge to halve homelessness by 2025,
as a standing item on COAG agenda
• develop a national affordable housing strategy
• appoint a dedicated Minister for Housing and Homelessness
• limit negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount
Australian Greens
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double Cth funding for SHS under NAHA, indexed
sign a new 10 year NPAH, with doubled funding
national inclusionary zoning (min 20% of AH and SH)
a national standard for renters
etc
Coalition
• not limit negative gearing
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Priorities for advocacy and activities at
Federal level:
• Affordable Housing Working Group
• NPAH - $250m per annum - 80,000ish people assisted 180ish services - 3,000ish staff
• Reconnect program – 110 services
• Try Test Learn - Priority Investment Approach - $96m
• Productivity Commission Inquiry into competition and
choice in human services delivery
Any questions?