Regional housing needs infrastructure fund: Haines

Politics and Government

Feb 05 2025 Updated February 5, 2025

The Euroa Gazette

IT'S BEYOND TIME: Independent member for Indi Helen Haines has made inroads into getting funding for regional and rural infrastructure. "Governments keep ignoring this problem," Dr Haines said.

A VISION for a $2billion regional housing infrastructure fund is hoped to lead the national debate on housing policy, to deliver more homes for regional Australians.

Independent federal member for Indi Helen Haines said communities in her electorate needed a boost in regional housing supply.

“An affordable and secure home sets people up to thrive and build their lives,” Dr Haines said.

“The ...

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