Now that house prices are falling, politicians "have to pick a side" @TheAusInstitute

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Politicians have talked about wanting to make housing more 'affordable' for years. Not cheaper. More 'affordable.'

But now that house prices are falling, politicians will need to pick a side.

Co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks the housing crisis on the latest episode of 'What's the Point?'
Listen here, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
🎧➡️ https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-housing-reform/

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