The Hon Julie Collins MP

Latest Media Releases

Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council meeting

The Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) met at Australian Parliament House in Canberra on 20 November 2023.

Energy upgrades to ease cost of living pressures for social housing residents

More Canberrans will enjoy the benefits of energy-efficient homes with a $35.2 million partnership to upgrade over 5,000 public homes across the national capital.

Australians have their say on the future of housing

Hundreds of Australians have already taken the opportunity to have their say on the future of housing as the Albanese Government continues development of the National Housing and Homelessness Plan.

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Latest Editorials

Providing a secure home for more Australians

All parents want to provide a stable home for their kids. That's why I've been working with the Prime Minister to make it easier for people to find somewhere safe and affordable to call home.

One year on – Labor delivering for Tasmanians

Minister Collins highlights the one-year anniversary of the Albanese Labor government.

Working Together to Solve Australia’s Housing Challenges

Building a home involves the work of a lot of different professions. Architects, drafts people, surveyors, carpenters, plumbers, sparkies and other tradies to name a few. Take out one of these skilled professions and the house just won’t get built. I think of this often in my job as the federal Minister for Housing and Homelessness.

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Latest Speeches

Minister Collins’ Committee for Economic Development of Australia address

Minister Collins’ addresses the Committee for Economic Development of Australia to discuss Australia’s housing challenges.

Minister Collins address to the National Housing Conference

Minister Collins address at the National Housing Conference to discuss the National Housing Strategy including the National Housing Accord, New Home Bonus, Housing Australia Future Fund and Social Housing Accelerator.

Minister Collins speech at the AFR Property Summit

Minister Collins speaks at the AFR Property Summit.

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Latest Transcripts

Sydney Doorstop

Minister Collins discusses the New affordable housing at Westmead; Albanese Government’s ambitious housing agenda; Social Housing Accelerator; Australia's relationship with China and the NZYQ High Court case.

Hobart Doorstop

Minister Collins discusses the National Housing and Homelessness Plan, Government’s ambitious housing reform agenda, the Infrastructure Investment Pipeline, Greenpoint Medical Centre, and Hobart infrastructure.

Minister Collins interview on ABC News Breakfast with Michael Rowland

Minister Collins’ discusses Hamas-Israel conflict, Housing Australia Future Fund legislation and the Albanese Government’s ambitious housing agenda and the Voice with Michael Rowland on ABC News Breakfast.

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