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Podcast Episode

Older Australians Are Not The Problem Here

Hotspotting··6 October 2026·5 min

About this episode

Are older Australians really contributing to Australia's housing crisis simply by staying in their homes? This episode examines the downsizing debate and exposes a critical distinction between moving households through existing housing stock and actually creating new dwellings. With stamp duty, limited housing choice and population growth adding to the pressure, the focus turns to the real challenge: increasing housing supply. A sharp, evidence focused look at the policies shaping Australia's housing market and what needs to change.