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housing-crisis
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The Guardianpolitics60 days ago
Angus Taylor Vows to Cut Immigration and Tie Intake to Housing in Budget Reply Speech
Opposition spokesman Angus Taylor delivered the budget reply speech on Thursday, promising to drastically reduce migrant numbers by linking immigration intake to new housing construction. He cited a mismatch between arrivals and homes built, along with concerns over values of som…
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San Diego Considers Tax on Long-Vacant Homes Amid Housing Shortage
San Diego officials are proposing a tax on homes that remain vacant for extended periods during a housing crisis. A Santa Monica resident highlighted a similar issue with a property empty for 12 years. The proposal aims to address vacant properties amid high rental demand.