The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is in the midst of a campaign to highlight what it says are distressing facts about housing.
The HIA claims that a disproportionate level of taxation on family homes, growing rates of unaffordability and the high level of job losses in the building sector are severely hurting the property market.
HIA managing director Shane Goodwin said access to affordable housing remains one of the biggest challenges.
“Building new and affordable homes should be actively encouraged, supported and sustained by governments. Governments can’t ignore housing any longer. They need to act more constructively, cooperatively and determinedly to meet the housing needs of Australians and their families.”
Other key issues that the organisation believes Australia is facing include:
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