Work has commenced on the development of a State Affordable Housing Plan for Tasmania, a key commitment for the new Liberal Government.
Yesterday I hosted a roundtable of 50 key stakeholders from government, local councils, community housing providers, homelessness support providers and representatives from industry bodies and the private sector, to begin the conversation about what the plan needs to achieve.
We are all aware of the rising pressures on the cost of living and housing affordability. Yesterday’s roundtable was a positive and constructive meeting and an important milestone in the development of a plan which will provide a clear framework for housing over the next decade.
It will address the entire housing spectrum, from home ownership to affordable rental, public and community housing and crisis accommodation. It will also consider innovative partnerships between government, community and private sectors to increase the supply of affordable housing into the future.
Yesterday’s discussion brought all these representative groups together as a first step in making this plan a reality. It follows the announcement earlier this week of the changes to the HomeShare scheme which will assist more low to moderate income earners to fulfill their dream of home ownership.
We committed to beginning work on an Affordable Housing Plan within our first 100 days of government and this process has now begun.
We are committed to rebuilding essential services and getting on with the job of delivering our plan for the long term future of Tasmania.
Jacquie Petrusma, Minister for Human Services
