Thursday, 5 March 2026

 Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (09:54): Victoria has the highest property tax boom in Australia. Despite the Labor government spruiking their big housing targets, last year only 54,300 homes were built, the lowest number of homes built since 2014. Labor want to build high-rise towers, but according to the Grattan Institute over 80 per cent of the homes Labor brag about are not commercially viable. Over 56,000 people are on the social housing waitlist, and the number of available rental properties continues to fall. Labor are making it harder for young Victorians and families to get into a home. The Liberals and Nationals have announced our housing plan for more homes and more choice, and we will ensure money is spent on infrastructure to deliver roads, schools, utilities and community facilities. Our plan will deliver more homes in the right locations with the right infrastructure and sustainable growth that meets the needs of regional communities. We will work with local councils to support new housing developments across the region and focus on revitalising the centre of Bendigo. The Allan Labor government just focus on Melbourne. The Liberals and Nationals are focused on the whole state. We want to give every Victorian the best opportunity to own their own home.