Calls rise for expansion of co-operative housing in Australia

03 July 2023

“There are calls for Australia to expand cooperative housing to help solve the nation’s rental crisis.

Two not-for-profit companies want to see it play a more significant role in the Federal Government’s proposed $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund.

Which will build 30,000 new social and affordable properties.”

Watch BCCM CEO Melina Morrison on Sky News, Saturday, 1 July 2023

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