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Senate Economics References Committee

9 November 2026

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Public hearing of the Senate Economics References Committee on issues relating to social housing.

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Senate Economics References Committee — Inquiry into social housing

15:14

Opening of hearing and witness introduction

15:14

Senator Kerrynne Liddle — opening of hearing and explanation of procedures

15:14

Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) — performance, delivery risks and program costs

21:25

Tabling of Treasury–Housing Australia roles document

21:25

Questions from Senator Andrew Bragg on HAFF targets, ANAO findings and delivery risk

22:50

Questions from Senator Andrew Bragg on program administration costs and HAFF per‑dwelling funding

33:25

Questions from Senator Andrew Bragg on HAFF project costs, probity and political promotion

39:46

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on HAFF delivery numbers, pipeline and round 3 design

42:26

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on Commonwealth programs' impact on public housing stock

49:17

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on leveraged investment and jobs under the HAFF

51:52

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on HAFF allocation mix and early public housing outcomes

53:42

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on post-HAFF funding models and international evidence

57:57

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on whole-of-life asset stewardship for social housing

01:02:37

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on HAFF shortfall, 25‑year outcomes and affordability definitions

01:04:51

Questions from Senator Andrew Bragg on builder profiles, union presence and additional housing stock

01:13:24

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on HAFF cohort targeting, public land use and administrative costs

01:16:46

Evidence from Master Builders Australia

01:22:50

Introduction of Master Builders Australia witnesses

01:22:50

Opening statements

01:24:09

Opening statement by Melissa Byrne (Master Builders Australia)

01:24:09

Industry pipeline, MMC and workforce for social housing delivery

01:27:48

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on housing alliance, pipeline certainty, MMC and workforce

01:27:48

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on apprentices, migration, women in construction and supply vs social housing

01:38:37

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on construction code reform, budget settings and supply shocks

01:48:35

Evidence from Housing Industry Association

01:54:04

Introduction of Housing Industry Association witnesses and reminder on parliamentary privilege

01:54:04

Opening statements

01:55:14

Opening statement by Simon Croft (Housing Industry Association)

01:55:14

HAFF program design, procurement processes and role of private builders

02:01:01

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on HAFF announcement gaps, regional delivery and builder profit margins

02:01:01

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on Commonwealth policy levers, building code complexity and faster HAFF delivery

02:11:32

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on NAHA/HAFF continuity, regional focus and workforce needs

02:18:10

Question from Senator Barbara Pocock on alternative HAFF funding models and state delivery systems

02:25:29

Evidence from Anti-Poverty Network SA

02:45:54

Opening statements

02:45:54

Opening statement by Samantha Skinner (Anti-Poverty Network SA)

02:45:54

Public housing access, housing insecurity impacts and renter protections

02:50:39

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on impacts of secure housing for families

02:50:39

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on decline of public housing and access categories

02:53:31

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on no‑cause evictions and renter security reforms

02:57:28

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on rent caps, rent freezes and pressures on low-income renters

02:59:17

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on South Australian Housing Trust developments and social vs public housing

03:03:09

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on better utilisation of existing public housing stock

03:05:18

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on mixed-form projects like UNO and the case for government-owned public housing

03:06:47

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on South Australia’s targets versus need under the housing roadmap

03:07:30

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on priority cohorts, construction costs and role of government as builder

03:08:42

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on key performance indicators for housing strategies

03:12:17

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on HAFF targets and rapid housing delivery options

03:13:54

Conclusion of evidence from Anti-Poverty Network SA

03:17:42

Evidence from City of Adelaide

03:18:49

Opening statements

03:18:49

Jane Lomax-Smith — Opening statement on Adelaide housing pressures and ARCHI program

03:18:49

ARCHI program, building codes and social housing need in Adelaide

03:26:17

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on ARCHI code barriers and committee recommendations

03:26:17

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on measuring unmet social housing need in Adelaide

03:31:01

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on social housing targets, vacancy taxes and incentives

03:33:30

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on intergovernmental cooperation and HAFF funding

03:37:26

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on HAFF feedback and flexibility for local government projects

03:40:33

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on HAFF, enabling infrastructure funds and broader housing projects

03:41:50

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on the "/missing middle" and planning versus building barriers

03:43:18

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on economic benefits of social housing for Adelaide city life

03:46:07

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on modular construction, CBD constraints and tenant transition to suburbs

03:50:41

Evidence from Unity Housing Company

04:46:05

Opening statements

04:46:05

Jeff Slack — opening statement

04:46:05

Unity Housing projects, HAFF funding and role of community housing

04:50:25

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on Henley Beach South project and HAFF finance

04:50:25

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on planning certainty and pipeline under HAFF

04:54:42

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on capability building through HAFF rounds

04:56:00

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on national community housing regulation reform

04:57:37

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on roles of public versus community housing and cost‑effective delivery

04:58:47

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on leveraging capital versus direct public housing investment and regional equity

05:08:56

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on leveraging capacity and equity of access to social housing

05:11:15

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on affordability definitions and HAFF procurement complexity

05:13:48

Evidence from Home Time coalition

05:16:01

Opening statements

05:16:01

Shauna Moore (Home Time / Melbourne City Mission) — opening statement on youth homelessness and social housing

05:16:01

Youth housing targets, priority and HAFF/HACT settings

05:22:20

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on competition for social housing and youth housing penalty

05:22:20

Questions from Senator Lisa Darmanin on HAFF‑CT crisis housing supplement and youth housing capital model

05:28:50

Questions from Senator Kerrynne Liddle on social dividends from housing young people exiting care

05:33:05

Evidence from Youth Affairs Council of South Australia

05:36:25

Opening statements

05:36:25

Georgia Thain (YACSA) — opening statement on youth homelessness, social housing and income support

05:36:25

Youth housing demand, rental pressures and service capacity in South Australia

05:42:14

Questions from Senator Barbara Pocock on trends in youth housing need, rents and service capacity

05:42:14

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Senate Economics References Committee

9 November 2026

Senate Economics References Committee Mon, 9 Nov 2026 Parliament of Australia

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15:13 - 16:50

Speaker 1

Good morning, everyone. I declare open this hearing of the Senate Economics References Committee for the inquiry into social housing.

I begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and pay respects to the elders past and present. I extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today. The committee will be conducting today's hearing in person and via video conference and teleconference. I'd like to welcome deputy chair Senator Lisa Darmanin, Senator Barbara Pocock, Senator Andrew Bragg, and, joining us also later, Senator Richard Colbeck. These are public proceedings being audio live streamed via the Parliament's website, and a Hansard transcript is being made.

I remind all witnesses that in giving evidence to the committee, they are protected by parliamentary privilege. It is unlawful for anyone to threaten or disadvantage a witness on account of evidence given to a committee, and such action may be treated by the Senate as a contempt.

It is also a contempt to give false or misleading evidence. Witnesses also have a right to request to be heard in camera. If a witness objects to answering a question, they should state the ground upon which the objection is made and the committee will determine whether it will insist on an answer having regard to the ground on which it is claimed. If the committee determines to insist on an answer, a witness may request that the answer be given in camera. I remind senators of their obligations under the behaviour code for Australian parliamentarians to treat witnesses with dignity, courtesy, fairness, and respect.

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