Prime Minister: Albanese Government delivering $398 million for immediate social housing boost in…

The Albanese Government is delivering more than $398 million to Queensland to immediately begin boosting social housing stock.

Part of the $2 billion Social Housing Fund Accelerator payment, the funding will be provided to States and Territories within the next two weeks, and will deliver thousands of new social homes across Australia.

Funding has been allocated on a per capita basis with a minimum of $50 million allocated to each State and Territory.

This investment will build more housing, for more Australians, in more parts of our nation.

The Albanese Labor Government knows a secure home will give more Australians the foundation for a better future.

States and territories will have flexibility in how they permanently boost social housing stock, including through new builds, expanding existing programs, renovating or refurbishing existing but currently uninhabitable housing stock.

This will create thousands of homes for Australians on social housing waiting lists and will increase housing supply sooner, with all funding to be committed by States and Territories within two years ending 30 June 2025.

This continues the work of the new National Housing Accord, a shared ambition to build one million new homes over five years from 2024, and builds on the work of National Cabinet on renters’ rights and planning reforms.

The Albanese Government will continue to work with State and Territory Governments to address housing affordability, supply, and homelessness.

The $2 billion in additional funding brings the Albanese Government’s investment in housing and homelessness to more than $9.5 billion in this financial year to 30 June.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: 

“My Government is delivering $398 million to Queensland, within the next two weeks, to immediately boost social housing supply.

“We know Australians want practical solutions, and we’ll work with the Palaszczuk Government to get on with the job of delivering more social housing.

“This is real dollars, driving real change and building more homes for Australians.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Housing and Homelessness Julie Collins: 

“At every opportunity, the Albanese Government has added to our already ambitious housing agenda.

“This significant new funding will help build more of the rental homes that we know Queensland needs.

“We could do even more if the Senate stopped blocking our $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund – the single biggest investment in social and affordable rental housing by a Federal Government in more than a decade.”

Comments attributed to Treasurer and Member for Rankin Jim Chalmers:

“Building new social and affordable homes in the suburbs, cities and regions of Queensland is central to our Government’s broader economic plan and I’m proud to have continued our big, bold ambitious housing agenda in the Budget.

“I look forward to working closely with Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick and a state government which understands how important it is we invest in helping people find good, affordable places to live.

“We want Australians to live where the jobs and opportunities are being created in our economy.”

Comments attributed to Senator for Queensland Murray Watt:

“This funding will make a real difference to Queenslanders who are doing it tough in our cities and regions.

“Insecure housing can be stressful and makes it hard to get ahead.

“This commitment is another sign the Albanese Government is delivering for Queensland.”