Full Story Back to Back Barries: is it all over for the Coalition?
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Apr 17, 2025 As the election campaign heats up, both major parties present their plans to tackle the housing crisis, but confusion reigns among voters. Missteps by leaders create a backdrop where Labor seems favored. The discussion dives into the challenges young voters face with housing affordability and examines shifting voter loyalties. Trump's influence is felt in Australia, complicating Coalition dynamics. Historical insights reveal how past leaders navigated confidence and effectiveness during campaigns, underscoring the need for strong communication strategies.
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Complicated Housing Policies Confuse Voters
- The housing policies from both major parties were complex and caused confusion among voters.
- Some economists fear these policies might worsen the housing crisis instead of improving it.
Housing Policies Target Different Strengths
- The Coalition's housing policy might appeal to young voters because it mirrors negative gearing for first home buyers.
- Labor's policy focuses on supply by promising 100,000 new homes, which economists view as helpful if achievable.
Negative Gearing and Wealth Transfer Issues
- Negative gearing incentivizes investors, pushing housing prices up, so eliminating it partially may be needed.
- The bigger issue is untaxed intergenerational wealth transfer, blocking young people without family support from entering housing.