Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki has doubled the "Boost to Buy" fund to $330 million, allowing the state to take up to a 40% equity stake in homes for eligible first-home buyers.

Economist Leith Van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to argue that Queensland’s expanded shared equity scheme is a "self-defeating" demand-side policy that fails to address the root causes of the housing crisis.

Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki has doubled the "Boost to Buy" fund to $330 million, allowing the state to take up to a 40% equity stake in homes for eligible first-home buyers.
Economist Leith Van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to argue that Queensland&rsquo;s expanded shared equity scheme is a "self-defeating" demand-side policy that fails to address the root causes of the housing crisis.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

4BC Breakfast with Peter Fegan

4BC Breakfast

The million-dollar question: Will shared equity help or hinder the housing crisis?

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