The problem with the housing crisis is the solutions to the problem it is to those most effected, is in the hands of those least effected.

Until that changes the housing crisis will morph into a dogs breakfast of profit to the wealthy end of society, and the dogs breakfast will be supplied from the losing end of society.

Best of luck with that situation ever changing.

A new house in 2025 needs internet connection, a carport or garage with an EV charger, solar panels perhaps a battery, maybe a rainwater tank and some space for raised vegie beds. Lawn not necessary. All that could add $20k to the construction cost.

Near me the cost of 'underbuilding' is apparent. A family moved into an off-the-plan 2br unit. No pets but they had 2 cars, a trailer and a caravan parked on the street at an awkward spot. The caravan had to be moved last week after a complaint. Housing can be too small.

Homeless people living in the car or local parks is a sure sign that we need more caravan parks.

As long as people keep dodging the real issues, mass immigration, government red tape and green tape making building more expensive, nothing will change.

Their are more heads in the sand in Australia than anywhere else in the world.

Their are more heads in the sand in Australia than anywhere else in the world.
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Could it be said that educated white Australians are most insipid of the Caucasian race ?

State and federal governments could not be clearer in their intentions. Through massive migration (70% higher than even Rudd dared) they are quickly forcing ordinary Australians out of decent houses with backyards, and into crap housing developments 30-50 km from cities, or vertical apartment living of dubious build and dodgy quality.

Is the author seriously suggesting that they be forced even more quickly into crap suburbs and accommodations that are even more crap?