National housing fund finally passes with concessions to Greens
The Labor Government's key housing policy has finally gained Senate support but not before it had to cough up another $1 billion to meet demands from The Greens.
Greens leader Adam Bandt has secured an extra $3 billion funding for social and affordable housing. (Image source: Shutterstock/Christie Cooper)
The Labor Government’s housing policy centrepiece has finally secured Senate approval after months of political wrangling that had threatened to cause an early federal election.
The Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) passed with a majority vote in the Senate on Wednesday (13 September) after an agreement was reached between the government and The Greens.
In exchange for the Greens’ support of the HAFF Bill
, the government on Monday agreed to …
