Conquering the Queensland housing crisis
The chronic housing crisis gripping many parts of Australia is inflicting a worsening economic and human toll.
The housing challenges across Queensland are complex, multi-faceted and driven by a diverse range of factors.
As the tier of government closest to the community, councils in every corner of Queensland have first-hand experience of the devastating impacts of the lack of available, affordable and adequate housing.
Because of this unique position at the crux of the crisis – Queensland local government has formulated a six-point action plan to begin conquering the housing crisis.
Read the full Housing Action Plan below.
Watch below: Queensland mayors detail how the housing crisis is negatively impacting their communities.
Fast facts
National Housing Summit
Councils are calling for a National Housing Summit in partnership with industry and all levels of government.
First Home Owners Grant
They have fresh ideas like extending the First Home Owners Grant to cover existing houses as well as new ones.
First Nations are suffering
Some of our most vulnerable First Nations communities are suffering from chronic overcrowding, threatening health and education outcomes in these areas.