Rob Mitchell (McEwen, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

When it comes to affordable housing, Australians know they can rely on the Albanese Labor government to deliver homes for more people. It's not our government that said in 2017, 'If you want to buy a house, get rich parents.' It wasn't our government that said, 'If you want to buy a house, get a better job.' No, it was our government that said to young Australians, 'We want to help you get into your first home,' and we've done so through our five per cent deposit scheme. Nearly 1,300 people in McEwen have benefited from this, and we know that, right across the country, more Australians will get access to that Australian dream of owning their own home because this government actually went out and supported Australians. We went out and said that we need to get more homes for people fleeing domestic violence. We fast-tracked our support for tradies to get more people building homes and getting into the housing sector. We've also delivered more homes for defence veterans, and we've done the work that is about unlocking the opportunities for young people to get a new home, without relying on, as those opposite said, getting your parents to fund you or getting a better job. We know times are hard, but it's our government that is standing up consistently for Australians and making sure that every opportunity there is to get into your own home is being done courtesy of us. This $43 billion plan is not just about the dollars but about making lives better for families, making lives better for younger and older people, and giving them the safety and security that they need to deliver a better future for themselves.

Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.