The messy politics of a housing crisis – podcast
From immigration to inflation, housing sits at the heart of most political debates. But political parties are struggling to come up with a coherent message - and no one has a clear plan to fix the crisis. Liberal senator and shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg last week said his plan to cut immigration is the solution - but so far, he’s fuzzy on the details. And the government wants house prices…
The housing crisis in Australia is a central issue in political debates, with various parties struggling to present a coherent solution. Liberal senator Andrew Bragg has proposed reducing immigration as a potential fix, yet his plans lack detail. Meanwhile, the government aims for falling house prices but is hesitant to claim credit when they occur. To shed light on the matter, Reged Ahmad speaks with economist Saul Eslake about effective strategies and the challenges politicians face in addressing this significant issue.
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