Rising star MP to tackle state’s housing crisis
A housing super-portfolio will be created with Labor rising star Meaghan Scanlon at its helm as part of newly-minted Premier Steven Miles’ first cabinet.
QLD housing crisis
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‘Unsuitable’: Homes the state won’t buy to keep as social housing
The government has rejected the chance to buy up community housing blocks on sale in the middle of a housing crisis.
Mediocre bunch of also-rans couldn’t find a beer in a brewery
The nation and its states are battling a leadership crisis, poorly served by a mediocre bunch of also-rans, writes Mike O’Connor.
Watch: Crisis laid bare as even Qld’s most powerful developer can’t secure a builder
One of Brisbane’s most powerful developers admits even he can’t secure a builder to start his next project. Plus, take the first look inside his latest riverfront development. SEE THE VIDEO.
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Shock extent of rental crisis revealed
A young man’s experience finding a rental property while receiving Jobseeker has exposed the disturbing depth of the housing crisis.
‘All I want is a roof over my head for me and my boy’: Terrifying reality of living in Brisbane’s tent cities
Hundreds of children are among Brisbane’s homeless seeking help from stretched service providers, with the council warning there are often no places available for people to go.
Editor’s view: Housing crisis reality hits home
The scale of Queensland’s housing crisis exposed in a report commissioned by the Queensland Council of Social Service is truly shocking, writes the editor.
Glaring homelessness detail in major Census data
All stakeholders agree Queensland is in the grips of a housing crisis with surging homelessness. But a glaring issue with the ABS data tells a different story.
Palaszczuk reveals how rent cap ‘option’ might work
The Premier has revealed details about an “option” to limit rent increases, as many Queenslanders continue to struggle under the housing crisis. VOTE IN THE POLL
‘Governments are unaccountable’: Social housing projects sit idle as crisis deepens
Two social housing developments are sitting idle with delays confirmed, while the Planning Minister refused to be drawn on details of the proposed rental cap. VOTE IN THE POLL
Editor’s view: Eight years of making it up as they go along
After being elected without a plan eight years ago, the Queensland Labor government has been more reactive than proactive, writes the editor.
House price shock: Brisbane less affordable than New York
Brisbane is now one of the world’s least affordable cities to buy a home, with ownership more achievable in places such as Liverpool and New York.
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