Senate debates

Monday, 25 August 2025

Questions without Notice

Housing

2:17 pm

Photo of Penny WongPenny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I did respond to that in the first point. The point I would also make is that the coalition policy at the last election was freezing every single safety and quality standard in the NCC for a decade—not a position that was supported by most housing industry peaks or by the states. In relation to that, I have indicated to you that we will seek further information. But I would again make the point, Senator Bragg, that you and the coalition have stood against every housing supply measure that this government has put forward. So no-one in Australia takes you seriously when it comes to— (Time expired)

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