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The housing affordability promise that was quietly shelved
A 2022 election pledge to build 1 million homes by 2029 has seen less than 8% completion. We tracked every budget line.
July 20266 min read
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Wage growth vs. inflation: the gap no one is talking about
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Party Comparison
Cut through the spin. See how the major parties compare on the issues that matter most to Australians.
| Policy Area | Labor | Coalition | Greens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Affordability | First home buyer guarantee expanded to 35,000 places. Shared equity scheme for key workers. | Negative gearing and CGT discount retained. Focus on supply-side deregulation. | Build 1 million public homes. End negative gearing. Freeze rents. |
| Climate & Energy | 82% renewables by 2030. Net zero by 2050. Capacity investment scheme. | Technology-neutral approach. Supports gas as transition fuel. Net zero by 2050. | No new coal or gas. 100% renewables by 2030. Climate emergency declaration. |
| Wages & Cost of Living | Supported above-inflation minimum wage increases. Strengthened enterprise bargaining. | Opposed above-inflation increases. Focus on productivity-linked wage growth. | Minimum wage to $25/hr. Windfall profits tax on corporations. |
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