The Albanese Government’s 24-25 Budget expands capacity to deliver additional social and affordable housing, eases pressure on people struggling with surging rents, and provides welcome and overdue support to young people and women fleeing family violence, the Community Housing Industry Association said. 

“The Budget commitment to increase Commonwealth Rent Assistance will provide some relief to Australians grappling with the most brutal rental market in living memory,” CEO Wendy Hayhurst said. 

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