Liberal senator James Paterson criticized the government’s target of building 1.2 million homes by 2029 as “delusional,” arguing that it is unrealistic given current construction rates of about 170,000 homes annually. While acknowledging the goal’s ambition, he emphasized the need for achievable targets and suggested that the Coalition is reviewing policies to address housing shortages, including potential changes to migration policies and land development strategies.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Coalition’s acting housing spokesperson, Senator James Paterson, described the government’s goal of building 1.2 million homes by 2029 as “delusional” and unrealistic, suggesting that the current rate of home construction is insufficient to meet such an ambitious target.
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