Australian government loses public trust on housing crisis after budget fails
Australia's government faces a housing credibility crisis after its May budget failed to restore public confidence. A survey of 4,000 Australians found 63 percent distrust the government's ability to fix the housing shortage, up from 61 percent before the budget. Only 23 percent believe the changes will help young first-time buyers, while 41 percent think conditions will worsen.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 07:43 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 07:50 UTC
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