Housing
Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF)
Labor introduced the HAFF to build 30,000 new social and affordable homes over five years; the Liberals opposed it in the Senate before eventually allowing its passage.
Labor
Policy: Created a $10 billion investment fund to finance social and affordable housing.
Voting Record: Passed the HAFF legislation in 2023 after extended negotiation.
Impact: Expected to steadily increase public housing stock, though reliant on fund returns.
Liberal
Policy: Initially blocked the HAFF, citing fiscal concerns and lack of immediate outcomes.
Voting Record: Voted against HAFF multiple times before allowing passage without support.
Impact: Opposition delayed rollout; party prefers direct budget funding if needed.
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