National Housing Supply and Affordability Council 2023

# National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill 2023 ## What it does The government is creating a new independent council to analyse and advise on housing supply and affordability issues across Australia. The council will produce annual reports and can be asked to provide advice and research on housing problems whenever the government requests it. ## Why it matters With housing costs stretching household budgets and many Australians locked out of the property market, having a dedicated body focused on this problem could help shape better policies. The council's independence (meaning it won't just tell the government what it wants to hear) is important for honest analysis of what's actually driving the crisis. ## Key details - **Who runs it**: The council will have members appointed by the government, with a chair and deputy chair. It needs a quorum (minimum number of members present) to make decisions and hold votes. - **What it produces**: It must publish an annual report and can release other reports and advice publicly, so Australians can see its findings rather than advice being kept secret. - **Support**: The council will have staff from the Treasury department and can hire external consultants to help with research and analysis.

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