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Commonwealth Land (Affordable Housing) Bill 2026

Debated Thursday 2 July 2026 to Thursday 2 July 2026

Debate items
2
Chambers
Senate
Votes
0

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

  1. Thursday 2 July 2026 · Senate

    First Reading
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  2. Thursday 2 July 2026 · Senate

    Second Reading

    Independent senator David Pocock introduced the bill to mandate affordable housing inclusions on surplus Commonwealth land sold to private entities. He argued that Australia faces a severe housing crisis exacerbated by the decline of social housing and the impending exhaustion of the Housing Australia Future Fund. The proposed legislation aims to leverage federal land assets to increase supply and ensure social mix in urban developments. The debate was adjourned after Pocock sought leave to continue his remarks later.

    Outcome: The debate was adjourned after leave was granted for the senator to continue remarks later.

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