Australia’s biggest union body is demanding a bold housing overhaul: one in ten new homes must be publicly owned, reversing decades of decline. Drawing from 1980s success and modern construction tech, they argue this could slash homelessness and stabilize rents — especially since current “affordable” housing often fails working families. With global momentum building — including UK plans to expand government-owned housing — the ACTU also pushes for stronger renter protections, like a national two-year lease standard, to create lasting security for all Australians.

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