Report

Treasury Laws Amendment (National Housing and Homelessness Agreement) Bill 2017 [Provisions]

6 February 2018

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Senate Economics Legislation Committee	(PDF 47KB)
Abbreviations and acronyms	(PDF 8KB)
Chapter 1 - Introduction	(PDF 55KB)
Conduct of the inquiry Background Overview of the bill Financial impact Legislative scrutiny committees
Chapter 2 - Views on the bill	(PDF 137KB)
Need for a new national housing agreement The role of the Commonwealth—a national strategic plan? States and territories concerns about the new funding framework Proposed legislated conditions Definition of 'credible housing strategy' Commencement date Mechanisms to measure performance Adequacy of funding levels for housing services Committee view
Additional Comments by Labor Senators	(PDF 118KB)
Housing unaffordability drives growing inequality Background to the Bill Problems with the NAHA The Turnbull Government has no comprehensive housing plan The Bill places housing and homelessness funding at risk Tax reform is essential Conclusion
Additional comments by the Australian Greens	(PDF 28KB)
Appendix 1 - Submissions and additional documents	(PDF 10KB)
Appendix 2 - Public hearings	(PDF 10KB)

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