7News Just InAlbanese secures key housing weal with the Greens
Anthony Albanese has just scored a massive needed win, ending a 2-year deadlock that had threatened his plan to make housing more affordable. A deal has been made with the Greens which will get it through Parliament before the Christmas break and the election.
For more, Isabelle Mullen reports.
Through gritted teeth. The Greens give Labour something to smile about.
We'll wave through Labour's housing.
Bills, an eleventh houred change of heart and major win for the Albanesi government.
Look, at the end of the day, it's now over to the people of Australia at the next federal election.
Billions of dollars worth of housing reforms now set to pass the Senate, including a shared equity scheme so forty thousand Australians can own a home with the government and purpose built rentals to take pressure off an inflated market.
Delay is costly and the Greens need to understand that. I'm glad they've finally seen.
The light earlier today, the federal government got stuck in.
The Liberals never want to help, and the Greens never want to buy. These proposals are unworkable, they are unlawful.
As renters told horror stories about trying to survive in a market that's only getting more expensive.
From six hundred and five fifty to sixteen hundred dollars a week, which we found devastating. I've actually laid off, laid in bed at night thinking about living in attempt.
Housing was looming as a key election issue, this agreement makes it a less dangerous one for the government, a much needed win for the Prime minister after a tough few months.
Isabel Mullen seven News
