Building 1.2m homes will barely put a dent in Australia’s housing affordability, one expert says. Here’s why

The Guardian World
by Patrick Commins
February 17, 2026
Thinking ‘supply is the answer’ lets politicians dodge a much more difficult conversation about tax – for investors and owners Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Is building more homes the answer to Australia’s housing crisis? No, it’s not. Not even close. Continue reading...
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/17/2026