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Scott Morrison calls on states to help ease property prices

Crowds gather outside a residential auction in Sydney’s inner west
Crowds gather outside a residential auction in Sydney’s inner west Source: AAP

Treasurer Scott Morrison says housing affordability is a complex issue and the Turnbull government intends to spend a lot of time getting the right policies in place.


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Treasurer Scott Morrison says housing affordability is a complex issue and the Turnbull government intends to spend a lot of time getting the right policies in place.


Home ownership is widely considered to be every Australian's dream.

 

But for many, it's becoming just that, a dream.

 

The federal government has conceded that many Australians are struggling to buy their first home.

 

Treasurer Scott Morrison says increasing the supply may help bring down house prices.

 

And as ... reports, Mr Morrison is blaming complex planning regulations for raising the prices.

 

He's calling for the states to release more land to ease the problem.

 


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