Greens and Labor

Federal Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has accused the Greens and the Coalition of obstructing the government's housing reforms, which aim to address a significant housing shortage by proposing the construction of 1.2 million homes over the next two years. The Greens, led by housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather, have expressed disappointment with O'Neil's refusal to negotiate on alternative housing solutions, such as a rent freeze and increased public housing funding. Both the Greens and the Coalition oppose key government initiatives, including the 'Help to Buy' scheme, while advocating for their own solutions, such as rent controls and enabling buyers to access superannuation for home purchases. Chandler-Mather criticized the government for prioritizing tax incentives for developers over direct funding for affordable housing. Meanwhile, Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt has suggested that voters are growing frustrated with the Greens' resistance to Labor's housing initiatives. The political stalemate continues as the inquiry on the blocked legislation is set to report by September 4.