When I first got involved in politics, a comment like this from a politician would have been really big news. It’s really, really sad to me that this is now part of the mainstream debate.
Foreigners aren’t even allowed to buy existing properties in Australia.
So let’s call
Clare O'Neil MP
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Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Cities.
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Authorised by C O’Neil, ALP, Oakleigh.
- Tax cuts for 13 million workers and helping 75,000 renters achieve homeownership are great for the country.
00:00 - Tax cuts for 13 million workers and helping 75,000 renters achieve homeownership are great for the country.
00:00 - Home truths on Labor’s 5% deposit program for first home buyers.
00:00 - When young people tell us they don’t think they’ll ever own their own home in Australia, something has to change.
00:00 - New ABS data shows building approvals up 10.2% in April compared to a year ago. 16,700 homes were approved in April 2026, up from 15,200 in April 2025 and 13,600 in April 2024. This is particularly encouraging, as it provides our first look at housing activity since the start
- Home ownership isn’t just about housing. It’s about what kind of country we want Australia to be.
00:00 - John Howard made a huge mistake in 1999, that has cost the country dearly. Here’s why.
00:00 - Australia should be a country where hard work, not what you inherit, gets you ahead in life.
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