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Queensland’s government has introduced legislation to facilitate more dense development with mandated affordable housing components. However, even these affordable units are often priced beyond the reach of young Australians starting their lives—highlighting a disconnect between policy intentions and outcomes.
Building Capacity and Overcoming Political Barriers
Both experts underscored a critical bottleneck: the nation simply isn't building enough homes to meet demand. Despite ambitious targets—such as the plan to deliver 1.2 million homes—current figures lag significantly, with estimates showing a shortfall of at least 55,000 homes annually.