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More false housing hope under Labor

24th October 2023

Labor caught duping Queenslanders again
The LNP focuses on the Right Priorities for Queensland’s Future

Today the LNP has revealed another false promise from the Palaszczuk Labor Government at its Northshore Hamilton development sites.

200 social housing properties and 1300 private housing developments were proposed for the site, but information acquired through a Question on Notice has revealed it’s yet another Labor media announcement with no substance.

Despite Labor's claims they are delivering the homes, the Question on Notice now reveals the Labor Government has so far failed to secure a contractor for the project yet.

This is simply another example of the Labor Government caring more about how things look rather than how they are for Queenslanders.

Shadow Minister for Housing Tim Mander said Queenslanders who need a home deserve better.

“Labor’s announcements don’t house people, delivery does,” Mr Mander said.

“Labor is too busy making false announcements for the cameras and posting glossy clips on social media to know the priorities of Queenslanders.

“The LNP will deliver on its promises by ensuring the State’s most vulnerable are looked after.”

“The current Housing Crisis lies at the feet of the Palaszczuk Labor Government.

“There is no proponent, there is no contractor, there is no funding, there is no development application, all they are providing is false hope,” Mr Mander said.

“Queenslanders who need a home simply can’t trust Labor.”

The LNP has listened to Queenslanders, that’s why their priorities are our priorities.

The LNP has a plan to help residents climb the home ownership ladder, so the State is on top by 2034.

Right now, Queensland has the lowest home ownership rate of 64%, below the national average of 67%.

An LNP Government will address Queensland’s Housing Crisis by focusing on three key areas, which are:

  • Taxation regimes
  • Incentives for buyers
  • Land supply approvals


Queensland’s new Shadow Minister for Home Ownership David Janetzki said one of the greatest challenges and priorities for young people was the opportunity to own their own home.

“For too long, we’ve seen the decline of the great Australian dream," Mr Janetzki said.

“Queensland is last of all the states when it comes to the percentage of people owning their home. That’s not good enough and we shouldn’t accept that.

“Only the LNP has a plan to ensure more Queenslanders have the chance to own their own home.

“That’s why we’ve set our ambitious and visionary 10-year target should Queenslanders elect the LNP to government next year – by 2034 Queensland will have the highest percentage of people owning their own home of all the states in the country, under an LNP Government.

​“It’s time to get Queensland back on top, get Queenslanders into home and put this on top of the agenda.”