Eastern Victoria Region
Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (14:04): (1072) My constituency question is for the Minister for Housing. My Bass Coast constituent has copped yet another rental increase and is highly concerned about her ability to keep a roof over her family’s heads. Bass Coast rental and mortgage stress rates are the highest in regional Victoria. Over 83 per cent of very low income households are suffering from rental stress, which is exacerbated on the Bass Coast by falling residential approvals and availability. In 2023 only 409 houses were approved for construction, 270 less than in 2022. Labor has a housing crisis, and the target to build 80,000 homes per year is a farce as the cost of living is hitting home with people. My constituent is fearful that she will end up homeless and unable to hold on to her private rental. Minister, how many social and affordable houses will be built and delivered under your program in Bass Coast in 2024?