Stay updated with breaking news from Housing Statement. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
In an attempt to address the city’s housing crisis and soaring population, the government will significantly increase housing density in 10 key neighbourhoods.
Housing groups and urban planners have raised concerns about sacrificing living standards and creating new urban slums
Victorian Labor's bid to introduce a short-stay levy is at risk from the Greens who have threatened to withhold support for the tax unless a series of demands are met.
The Greens are demanding changes to the state government’s signature housing policy, but Treasurer Tim Pallas says it’s a grab for attention.
Melbourne house prices rose only a modest +1.5%, lagging other state capitals, after stamp duty, land tax, short stay levy, vacant residential land tax, and a comprehensive capital gains tax, all attack their housing affordability problem