Question Time AU

General Debate

Young Australians, First Home Guarantee, Housing Australia Future Fund

House of Representatives · Tuesday 28 October 2025

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At a glance

Sally Sitou addressed the difficulties young people face in accessing housing, affordable education, and a secure climate. She attributed these issues to a decade of neglect by the previous Liberal-National government. Sitou highlighted Labor's policies, including expanded first-home buyer support, student debt relief, and environmental reforms. She contrasted these measures with the opposition's past proposals, such as allowing superannuation access for deposits. The debate concluded with Sitou asserting that Labor is delivering for young Australians while the opposition remains obstructive.

Outcome

The motion was not put to a vote as it was a grievance debate.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Sally Sitou (Reid) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Sitou argued that young Australians face significant barriers to home ownership, stable employment, and environmental security due to previous government policies. Sitou stated that the Albanese government expanded the First Home Guarantee scheme to allow buyers to enter the market with a five percent deposit, saving an average of 11 years and $23,000 in insurance costs. Sitou highlighted a $43 billion investment in housing supply, including a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund to build 30,000 social and affordable homes. Sitou criticised the former government for building only 373 social housing places and proposing superannuation access for deposits. Sitou also noted a 20 percent cut in student debt, backdated to 1 June, and a higher repayment threshold of $67,000. Sitou emphasised the introduction of the nature positive bill and a 2035 emissions target of 60 to 72 percent reduction from 2005 levels.