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Media Releases
Media Release: Election commitments met, but battlers short changed
Click here to view National Shelter's response to the 2008/2009 Federal Budget. Also, click here to view an addendum distributed following clarification on the Indigenous Issues outlined in the initial Media Release.
» Media Release: National Shelter's 08/09 Budget Response
Click here to view National Shelter's response to the 08/09 Federal Budget. Also click here to view an addendum distributed following clarification on the Indigenous funding referred to in the media release.
Lack of Public Housing Decreases Brisbane Affordability
Click here to view Qld Shelter's lead up to the Public Housing Campaign
» Queensland Shelter raises concern over the application of dividend to housing
Executive Officer of Queensland Shelter, Adrian Pisarski, today raised concerns over the LNP’s proposed 3% productivity and efficiency dividend and its implications for the housing crisis in Queensland. Read more »
Clear the FHOG: National Shelter Urges Changes to First Home Owners Grant
Chairperson of National Shelter, Adrian Pisarski, has strongly urged the Federal Government to make some drastic changes to the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) when it hands down its budget next week.
Remaining consistent with the National Shelter and ACOSS position over the last decade, Mr Pisarski said that the First Home Owners Grant is an inflationary product which stimulates demand without adding to supply. Read more »
ACOSS ABC online article: Time to rething First Home Owners Grant
There is much speculation about the future of the First Home Buyers Boost in the Federal Government's budget. The Australian Council of Social Service CEO Clare Martin looks at the impact of the First Home Buyers Grant and proposes reforms to the scheme.
In these difficult economic times, it is more important than ever that governments spend effectively. This means targeting assistance to those who need it and minimising economic harm to households and the market. Read more »
Howard’s homelessness legacy creates new expectations for white paper implementation
Discussing the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare figures released on homelessness today,Executive Officer of Queensland Shelter Adrian Pisarski said effective implementation of the Federal Read more »
