Bugle Newsroom, 17-Apr
Community Independent candidate for Gilmore, Kate Dezarnaulds is concerned the two major parties have ignored the full scale of Australia’s housing crisis and how it affects renters, young people and essential workers.
While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have focused on boosting home ownership through tax cuts, superannuation access, and deposit guarantees, Dezarnaulds believes a more inclusive and regionally responsive approach is required.
“I’m thrilled housing is finally on the national agenda. This is what we’ve been calling for since the start of the campaign,” Dezarnaulds said.
“But the only thing that will drastically increase supply is backing low-cost, easy-to-deliver housing.
"Where in these policies is the support for modular homes? For tiny homes? For the people already building smart, community-driven solutions right here on the South Coast?