Australia has enough houses. So why can't anyone afford one? Housing economist explains.
May 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe housing crisis in Australia isn't an accident: it's the result of decades of policy choices. Young Australians and first home buyers are now locked out of home ownership - and it’s not because of avocado toast. Housing market analyst Eliza Owen breaks down exactly why Australia's property market is broken - and what we could do to fix it.
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