Pre Budget Submission 2026-2027
Australia’s housing system faces persistent and structural challenges, elevated rents, rising homelessness, and a chronic shortage of social and affordable housing. These issues undermine productivity, exacerbate inequality, and increase pressure on the federal budget.
The 2026–27 Federal Budget offers a crucial moment for Treasury to champion reforms that advance housing justice, housing security and affordability for all Australians, directly aligning with National Shelter’s purpose and vision to strengthen the housing system and promote lasting social and economic wellbeing.
