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

I thank Senator Urquhart for her first supplementary question, and, yes, I can answer that question. She knows that, for Australians trying to buy a home, Help to Buy will be life-changing. Help to Buy supports eligible homebuyers with just a two per cent deposit through an equity contribution, bringing homeownership back into reach for thousands of Australians, particularly renters. Disappointingly, we saw those opposite team up with the Greens to delay this life-changing legislation in this place, causing meaningful delays to renters wanting the stability and security of their own home. I can assure Senator Urquhart that, despite the efforts of the Greens, the Albanese government has helped 1,120 Tasmanians into homeownership. With Help to Buy, we will help even more.