The Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) is under intense political scrutiny following the launch of a forensic nine-month federal audit. The $10 billion scheme, intended to boost social and affordable housing, is accused by the Opposition of wasting taxpayer funds and overpaying for properties. The debate has been dominated by the fund's slow delivery and expert concerns that its structure incentivises market-tied "fake affordable" rents over genuine public housing.
                
                
            
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    Folge vom 29.10.2025Government housing affordability scheme under pressure
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    Folge vom 29.10.2025No more interest rate cuts: Inflation sparks bank warningSBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Belinda Allen from the Commonwealth Bank who is now predicting an end to the Reserve Bank cutting cycle, following a stronger than expected rise in September quarter inflation, while Sally Auld from NAB says there's still a chance of a cut in May; plus a look at the market reaction with Jun Bei Liu fom TenCap.
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    Folge vom 29.10.2025‘Time for truth’: Western Australia Governor apologises for Pinjarra Massacre, nearly 200 years onThe Western Australian Governor has apologised for his predecessor's role in a state-led violent attack against Noongar men, women and children almost 200 years ago, known as the Pinjarra massacre. Descendants of the Bindjareb Noongar people received the long-awaited apology saying it is a meaningful step towards reconciliation.
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    Folge vom 29.10.2025Housing and migration the big issues as Dutch voters cast their ballotsVoters in the Netherlands have begun casting their ballots in the country’s general election. Polls suggest the hard-right anti-immigration party led by Geert Wilders is likely to win the most seats, however that doesn’t mean he’ll lead a new government. The campaign has been dominated by housing and immigration with concern about asylum seekers being scapegoated.