It’s been a year since the devastating floods, which decimated communities across the Northern Rivers and Lismore. But a year on, flood-impacted regional areas are suffering – from climate impacts *and* the housing crisis.
Housing spokesperson Jenny Leong, Lismore candidate Adam Guise – Greens for Lismore, Ballina candidate Tamara Smith, MP and Upper House MP Sue Higginson are in Lismore announcing our plan to safeguard communities in regions areas from devastating housing stress.
Image Description: Graphic tile that reads: Just launched! The Greens plan to rescue regional housing. $1 billion per year for 2,500 public and social homes. Freeze, cut and control rents, ban unfair evictions. Empower councils and communities to regulate and control short-term rentals. Fund energy and sustainability upgrades. 30% affordable housing in private developments and 100% public housing on public land. Ban the sale of public housing.