Cost-of-living relief for all, but what’s in the budget for the Illawarra?
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Rents in the Illawarra are at an all time high, and the 2024 federal budget provides some assistance for households.
Housing main concern for Illawarra’s most vulnerable after budget ‘mis-step
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Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair said the housing initiatives in the budget were re-announcements of existing commitments.
Red tape puts Labor’s $10b HAFF housing plan at risk
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Commonwealth tender requirement for certification excludes smaller and regional builders from work under the $10b HAFF funding program.