19 October 2024 Posted In: Development,Government

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Opposition leader Peter Dutton says he intends to restore the Australian dream of home ownership, promising $5 billion to fast-track building projects if the Coalition wins the next election.

Dutton unveiled the Coalition’s Housing Infrastructure Program on Saturday, designed to expedite the construction of up to half a million homes through a mixture of grants and concessional loans.

If elected, the coalition would temporarily fund water, power and sewerage to move the projects along as part of the commitment.

Visit SBS to the read the article in full, including comments by UDIA National President, Col Dutton.

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