Debate: Labor Defends $43 Billion Housing Agenda, Coalition Warns of Major Shortfall

In a fiery housing debate, Sukkar calls it a sliding door moment while O’Neil says boldness is required to tackle 40 years of neglect.

A house under construction stands in front of newly built homes at a housing development located in the south-west Sydney suburb of Menangle Park in Australia on Feb. 20, 2025. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

The week started with major housing announcements from both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

And a few days later on April 16, both parties’ housing ministers took to the debate floor at the National Press Club in Canberra.