Balancing Federal and State Housing Cost Impacts in Australia

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Website

https://hia.com.au/our-industry/newsroom/industry-policy/2025/04/can-the-feds-lower-housing-costs-faster-than-states-can-increase-them

Subject

Recent Victorian legislation is set to increase building costs, impacting home builders and potentially reducing competition. To counterbalance this, the Australian government may need substantial tax reforms to support first home buyers and lower construction costs. Addressing taxation on new homes and reducing infrastructure expenses could lead to long-term cost reductions in the housing sector.

Publishing date

01 May 25

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