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Australia to Ban Foreign Buyers from Established Homes for Two Years
- Labor will ban foreign buyers from purchasing existing homes in Australia for two years starting April 1, according to Housing Minister Clare O'Neil.
- The Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, proposed a similar policy in the prior year's budget reply and currently holds a slight lead over Labor in polling, according to YouGov.
- Clare O'Neil acknowledged that the ban is not a complete solution to the housing crisis but called it an important move.
- The Greens criticized the policy, stating it will not adequately address the housing crisis in Australia, as Max Chandler-Mather said.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right10Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 32%
C 28%
R 40%
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