Homes for Australia: A National Plan

On 28 May 2026, the Australian Government released Homes for Australia: A National Plan. This is the government’s comprehensive $47 billion plan to rebuild Australia’s housing system so it works for all Australians.

Homes for Australia:

• brings together the progress already made, including the actions taken in the 2026–27 federal Budget
• focuses effort across government and ensures agencies are working toward a shared vision and clear goals
• guides policy decisions and investment over the long term
• strengthens coordination across all levels of government, alongside industry, investors, and the non-government sector
• identifies priorities for further reform and directs future housing and homelessness investment.

The Plan takes action from every angle, with 6 clear priorities driving reform:

1. Building the homes Australia needs so housing becomes more affordable
2. Levelling the playing field for first home buyers so more Australians can own a home of their own
3. Making renting fairer and more affordable so renters can live in security and plan for the future
4. Growing the social and affordable housing sector so more Australians have a stable place to call home
5. Closing the housing gap in genuine partnership with First Nations Australians
6. Supporting people experiencing homelessness, crisis, and family and domestic violence with a strengthened system