Kate understands that housing affordability and availability are at crisis levels in Gilmore, with skyrocketing rents, record-low vacancy rates, and essential workers, young families, and retirees struggling to find stable housing. This isn’t just a housing issue—it impacts local businesses, services, and the entire economy.

Some areas that should be explored in partnership with the community at the federal level include:

• Tax incentives and funding support for build-to-rent developments to increase the supply of stable, long-term rental housing.
• Exploring shared-equity and public-private housing partnerships to create more accessible homeownership pathways.
• Encouraging innovative housing solutions such as modular homes, tiny homes, and adaptable housing models to improve affordability and flexibility.
• Stronger protections for renters to prevent unfair rent hikes and short leases, ensuring more stability in the rental market.

Kate believes that housing policy must prioritise affordability, security, and diversity, ensuring that all residents—whether renters, first-home buyers, or those seeking long-term stability—have realistic, secure housing options in Gilmore.