Residential housing has been, and will always be, an issue that is at the forefront of community debate and discussion. Owning your own home is part of the great Australian Dream. For many it represents the opportunity to build a future, it represents connection with community and security for family. Buying into the Australian Dream...

This inquiry compared two Bills that have the same purpose – to control price signalling in Australian markets. In November 2010, the Hon Bruce Billson MP introduced a Bill to this effect and the Treasurer, the Hon Wayne Swan MP, introduced a government Bill in March 2011. The government Bill followed a consultation process, including...