❓ I refer to the State Government’s housing program since 2017, and I ask: (a) how many dwellings have been committed by the State Government since 2017; (b) how many of these dwellings have been comple
AnsweredQoN 1417Legislative Council
Asked
19 March 2026
Member
Portfolio
Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure
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I refer to the State Government’s housing program since 2017, and I ask: (a) how many dwellings have been committed by the State Government since 2017; (b) how many of these dwellings have been completed; (c) how many are currently under construction; and (d) how many remain un-commenced?
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Answered
5 May 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure
Response time
1 days
(a) – (d)
Unlike the Liberal National opposition, the Cook Labor Government has a commitment to social and affordable housing and has set a target for social housing.
The initial target of 3,300 social and affordable homes was delivered on time, with a total of 3,922 now delivered. There are an additional 1,555 social and affordable housing dwellings currently under contract or construction.
Unlike the Liberal National opposition, the Cook Labor Government has a commitment to social and affordable housing and has set a target for social housing.
The initial target of 3,300 social and affordable homes was delivered on time, with a total of 3,922 now delivered. There are an additional 1,555 social and affordable housing dwellings currently under contract or construction.
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