Senate debates

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Questions without Notice

Housing

2:52 pm

Photo of Don FarrellDon Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, I can, Senator Polley. I can answer that question, because the Albanese government believes that everyone deserves a safe and secure place to call home. From the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, we will deliver 30,000 new social and affordable rental homes, with 4,000 properties for women and children fleeing domestic and family violence and older women on low incomes who are at risk of homelessness.

The returns from the fund will also fund responses for people in urgent need. These include $100 million for crisis and transitional housing options for women and children, and $30 million to build more housing and fund services for veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We are committed to ensuring more Australians have a safe and affordable place to live and to reducing homeness. (Time expired)

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