that on numerous indicators, the ACT rates among the best performing jurisdictions on housing affordability and provision of housing support and homelessness services; the active role played by the ACT Government in improving housing affordability for all Canberrans through measures such as phasing out stamp duty and accelerating land supply; that the ACT Government provides the highest rate of public housing of all States and Territories and a large public housing portfolio is a major contributor to affordable housing; that Community Housing Providers provide important affordable rental and purchase options for Canberrans on lower incomes; and that a mix of housing types including public, affordable, community and privately owned can help promote social inclusion and cohesion; further notes: State and Territory governments are in negotiations with the Australian Government on a new National Housing and Homelessness Agreement; that housing affordability is influenced by a range of factors and policies at both the Territory and National levels; that the ACT Government is developing a new housing strategy and early measures such as the affordable home purchase database, the new innovation fund and targets for community housing will help make housing in the ACT more affordable, accessible and fairer; and that the ACT Government is also working with other jurisdictions to progress national reforms that will lower barriers to entry for home ownership and improve affordability for first home buyers; and calls on the Government to: continue to evaluate and build on current housing affordability measures; proactively respond to the community feedback arising from the consultation and housing summit last year to address housing affordability; and release a new housing strategy in 2018. Debate ensued. Ms Le Couteur addressing the Assembly— Adjournment negatived: It being 6 pm—The question was proposed—That the Assembly do now adjourn. Mr Gentleman (Manager of Government Business) requiring the question to be put forthwith without debate— Question—put and negatived.
that on numerous indicators, the ACT rates among the best performing jurisdictions on housing affordability and provision of housing support and homelessness services; the active role played by the ACT Government in improving housing affordability for all Canberrans through measures such as phasing out stamp duty and accelerating land supply; that the ACT Government provides the highest rate of public housing of all States and Territories and a large public housing portfolio is a major contributor to affordable housing; that Community Housing Providers provide important affordable rental and purchase options for Canberrans on lower incomes; and that a mix of housing types including public, affordable, community and privately owned can help promote social inclusion and cohesion; further notes: State and Territory governments are in negotiations with the Australian Government on a new National Housing and Homelessness Agreement; that housing affordability is influenced by a range of factors and policies at both the Territory and National levels; that the ACT Government is developing a new housing strategy and early measures such as the affordable home purchase database, the new innovation fund and targets for community housing will help make housing in the ACT more affordable, accessible and fairer; and that the ACT Government is also working with other jurisdictions to progress national reforms that will lower barriers to entry for home ownership and improve affordability for first home buyers; and calls on the Government to: continue to evaluate and build on current housing affordability measures; proactively respond to the community feedback arising from the consultation and housing summit last year to address housing affordability; and release a new housing strategy in 2018. Debate ensued. Ms Le Couteur addressing the Assembly— Adjournment negatived: It being 6 pm—The question was proposed—That the Assembly do now adjourn. Mr Gentleman (Manager of Government Business) requiring the question to be put forthwith without debate— Question—put and negatived.
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