✍️ We need bold reforms for affordable housing!
Labor is weighing a major reform to address Australia's housing crisis by tackling negative gearing.1
This bold move could be a game-changer for everyday people locked out of the housing market. But property investors and their lobbyists are already gearing up for a fierce resistance to any bold changes and it's putting the government under immense pressure.
With the election looming, Labor needs to feel the pressure from the people – not just the powerful. Right now, we need a wave of public support giving Labor the political mandate they need to act.
Will you add your name to this petition and show Labor that the nation is ready for ambitious housing reform?
This bold move could be a game-changer for everyday people locked out of the housing market. But property investors and their lobbyists are already gearing up for a fierce resistance to any bold changes and it's putting the government under immense pressure.
With the election looming, Labor needs to feel the pressure from the people – not just the powerful. Right now, we need a wave of public support giving Labor the political mandate they need to act.
Will you add your name to this petition and show Labor that the nation is ready for ambitious housing reform?
Recent polling shows that 6 in 10 Australians support abolishing negative gearing, including a majority of Labor voters and those under 50.2
In fact, even current homeowners are on board – 73% of those who own outright and 69% of those with a mortgage would welcome a slight drop in property values if it meant making housing more affordable for future generations.
This is a major shift in public sentiment over the last decade. More everyday people in this country overwhelmingly believe that having a roof over our heads is a right, not just an investment, and they're looking to the government to take action.
The message is clear: people are ready to back policies that make real housing reform happen. Now, it's up to us to ensure Labor knows the public is behind them.
In fact, even current homeowners are on board – 73% of those who own outright and 69% of those with a mortgage would welcome a slight drop in property values if it meant making housing more affordable for future generations.
This is a major shift in public sentiment over the last decade. More everyday people in this country overwhelmingly believe that having a roof over our heads is a right, not just an investment, and they're looking to the government to take action.
The message is clear: people are ready to back policies that make real housing reform happen. Now, it's up to us to ensure Labor knows the public is behind them.
There's no doubt that negative gearing is back on the spotlight.
It began when reports surfaced that the Treasury has been tasked with modelling possible changes to the policy, signalling that the government may be exploring this bold reform agenda.x
While Prime Minister Albanese hasn't committed to anything yet, he's left the door open.x
This marks a big shift – negative gearing reform was seen as politically risky after Labor's 2019 election loss, when it was part of their platform.x But things have changed – the housing crisis has deepened and public demand for real solutions is growing.
Right now, there are also two key housing bills stuck in the Senate, with both the Coalition and the Greens withholding support. The Greens have suggested that they would back Labor's housing bills if negative gearing is addressed, creating an opportunity for compromise. However, the risk of political fallout is significant, and Labor needs to feel confident that the community is behind them before making such a substantial move.
Whether Labor acts on negative gearing will depend on whether the public pushes back against the powerful forces trying to maintain the status quo.
Add your name and show Labor that everyday people in Australia are ready for bold housing reform!
It began when reports surfaced that the Treasury has been tasked with modelling possible changes to the policy, signalling that the government may be exploring this bold reform agenda.x
While Prime Minister Albanese hasn't committed to anything yet, he's left the door open.x
This marks a big shift – negative gearing reform was seen as politically risky after Labor's 2019 election loss, when it was part of their platform.x But things have changed – the housing crisis has deepened and public demand for real solutions is growing.
Right now, there are also two key housing bills stuck in the Senate, with both the Coalition and the Greens withholding support. The Greens have suggested that they would back Labor's housing bills if negative gearing is addressed, creating an opportunity for compromise. However, the risk of political fallout is significant, and Labor needs to feel confident that the community is behind them before making such a substantial move.
Whether Labor acts on negative gearing will depend on whether the public pushes back against the powerful forces trying to maintain the status quo.
Add your name and show Labor that everyday people in Australia are ready for bold housing reform!
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Housing should be for people, not profit.
Prime Minister Albanese, you have the chance to lead with bold reforms that could make a real difference in the lives of everyday people in this country. By tackling negative gearing, we can start fixing the housing crisis and make homes affordable for everyone.
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