Clare O'Neil (Hotham, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Housing) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the wonderful member for Swan for her question. We've got a housing crisis in our country that's been building for decades, and the member for Swan is proud, as I am, to be a part of a government that, with genuine and great conviction, is tackling this problem from every single angle. Our Homes for Australia plan is a long-term plan to rebuild Australia's housing system so it actually works for the Australian people—more homes, more first home buyers, a better deal for renters and helping more Australians in crisis. This morning, the Treasurer introduced legislation to deliver the next step: tax reforms that, for the first time in 25 years, will level the playing field for first home buyers and provide a tax cut for every single working person in our country.

We are having a big parliamentary debate at the moment about aspiration, so let me be really clear about where Labor stands. There is no greater aspiration in this country than to own your own home. For most families around this nation, this is the most important financial decision that they will ever make in their lives. Our tax changes are about helping Australians build financial security for themselves and their families.

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