House debates Questions without Notice

Housing

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 House of Representatives

Michelle Landry

Michelle Landry Capricornia, National Party

2:38 pm

My question is to the Minister for Housing. The government's toxic tax bills do not define what a new build is. If someone builds a new second dwelling on an existing title, is the whole title now considered a new dwelling?

Clare O'Neil

Clare O'Neil Hotham, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Housing

2:39 pm

I appreciate the question. A new dwelling is one that genuinely adds new to housing supply.