National Housing Supply and Affordability Council 2023 [No. 2]

# National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill 2023 ## What it does The government is creating a new independent council to investigate and advise on Australia's housing supply and affordability crisis. The council will produce reports, give advice to the Minister, and publish its findings publicly so Australians can see what it recommends. ## Why it matters Housing affordability is getting worse for most Australians, and this council is meant to provide expert, independent analysis to guide government policy. If it works well, it could lead to better-informed decisions about how to increase housing supply and bring down prices. ## Key details - **Who runs it**: The council will have multiple members (the bill doesn't specify exact numbers in this excerpt) and can meet as needed to make decisions by voting - **What it delivers**: It must publish an annual report and can produce special reports whenever the Minister asks or whenever it thinks Australians need to know something - **How it stays honest**: The bill includes independence protections so the council can't be easily shut down or controlled by politicians who don't like what it says, and members must disclose conflicts of interest