This area covers Housing, both public and private, and Lands as the two interact very closely together, having a direct impact on each other.

Housing

This portfolio provides a range of solutions to meet the housing needs of the NSW community. It’s responsible for one of the largest providers of social housing in the world.

The priority is to assist those most in need, by providing safe, appropriate and affordable housing. This is done in association with community and individuals.

As Shadow Minister for Housing Strategy the responsibility lies in ensuring government is keeping to its promises, in this the most basic of needs for the citizens of NSW and that timely solutions are being provided.

The Issues for NSW

-          Maintenance backlog and contracts

-          New Building vs. Maintenance

-          Rental assistance vs. new construction

-          Disorder on Public Housing Estates

-          Efficiency of Housing NSW $28 billion + investment in NSW Public Housing

-          Commonwealth State Housing Agreement

-          Public Housing

-          Bonnyrigg Redevelopment

-          Developer and local government levies

-          First home owners grants, stamp duty relief and mortgage stress

-          Planning and other building regulations

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