Budget blow: Voters turn on government, demand radical housing tax reform
Voters overwhelmingly support radical property tax changes but blame federal government for housing crisis ahead of budget day.
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May 5, 2026
INTERVIEW: Labor's housing gamble and Australians' trust in institutions
Is housing tax reform still political poison? Kate Jones joins George Hasanakos & Evan Schwarten on the In The Know podcast to discuss how a fragmented vote, dissatisfied under-55s, and a 7-point drop in institutional trust mean the calculus has shifted.
In the news
April 30, 2026
We need a brave budget to fix our housing crisis
AMPLIFY board member Kate Jones bought her first home when she was 21. If she was 21 in today’s market, there is no way she would ever be able to break the cycle of lifelong renting and realise the long-term financial gains of achieving home ownership so young, afforded her.