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Lack of incoming migrants during coronavirus is wounding Australia’s housing sector – SBS News
A fall in migrants during the pandemic is causing a sharp drop in housing demand, with the sector urging the government to create a migration plan and extend HomeBuilder incentives.
Scott Morrison is being urged to extend the HomeBuilder program after new research found the coronavirus pandemic could savagely cut housing demand over the next three years.
The Property Council also wants the government to introduce a new migration plan.
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