Everyone Deserves a Secure Future Through Affordable Housing

In the recent Federal Budget, the government changed the tax system to make housing fairer and more accessible to everyone.

This is a union win! Over the last year, union members ramped up our collective efforts – at work and in our communities – to push for changes that put home ownership ahead of investment for profit.

The reforms begin to unwind unfair Howard‑era tax settings that drove house prices up more than 400% – almost twice as fast as wages – locking an entire generation of Australians out of home ownership.

It means workers and young people will no longer be competing with professional landlords using tax breaks to bid up prices. And it reinforces the fact that homes should be places to live – not commodities for profit.

But there’s still more to do: we’ll keep pushing for stronger renters’ rights and more public housing to ensure greater housing affordability and stability. 

Secure, accessible homes are fundamental to dignity and stability – and with the power of our movement, we can win the next round of reforms too.