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Australia restates 1.2 million-home National Housing Accord target

The Australian Treasury's 2026 national housing plan repeats the Accord target of 1.2 million new well-located homes over five years to June 2029, backed by incentive payments for states and territories that exceed their shares.

Source: Australian Treasury · Published 1 June 2026 · Added 16 September 2026 · Australia

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National targets can coordinate governments. They cannot substitute for completed dwellings. Australia's test is delivery through 2029, especially in Sydney and Melbourne.

Related topics: Policy · Housing Supply

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Australian government plan restating the National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new well-located homes over five years to June 2029.

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