Advocates question Queensland’s ability to deliver on ambitious affordable homes plan

Qcoss says more details needed as to how state can ensure 20% of around 900,000 proposed new homes will be affordable

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Queensland’s new plan to build thousands of affordable homes has been called into question by advocates who say it’s unclear how the ambitious target will be achieved.

The state’s deputy premier, Steven Miles, announced on Wednesday that around 900,000 homes will be built in south-east Queensland by 2046 to accommodate 2.2m new residents.

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