Rising Prices and Bureaucracy Hinder Buyers
Jane Foreman demanded that the Victorian government take decisive action to make home ownership accessible again for families. Melbourne’s housing affordability crisis continues to deepen, leaving many potential buyers struggling.
Over the last decade, Melbourne’s median house price has more than doubled. As a result, the city now ranks among the least affordable globally. This surge particularly affects young families trying to enter the market.
Family First, under Foreman’s leadership, proposes to release more land on Melbourne’s urban fringe. The plan also includes cutting bureaucratic red tape and reducing government-imposed levies that inflate new home costs.
Victoria’s planning approval times are some of the slowest in Australia. This delay adds significant time and expense to housing projects, making the supply issue worse.
Calls for Policy Reform
Foreman criticised the current government for focusing on projects like the Suburban Rail Loop, projected to cost up to $200 billion. She argued that these funds could be better used to support housing infrastructure for families.
“More land. Less red tape. Lower costs. This is not rocket science, it is political will. And Family First has it,” said Foreman. She highlighted the party’s commitment to ensuring every Victorian family can own a home.
First-home buyer enquiries have dropped sharply. As borrowing capacities shrink and deposit requirements grow, many young families find themselves locked out of the market.
The Family First policy aims to tackle these challenges directly. By reducing costs and streamlining processes, they strive to make home ownership a reality once more.
Melbourne’s affordability crisis has reached a point where young couples doing everything right still can’t buy homes. Foreman emphasises that the time for action is now. Family First pushes for tangible solutions that can change the future for Victorian families.
The Allan government, however, continues to treat housing as a revenue source. By doubling down on high-density urban consolidation, their approach pleases planners but fails to provide affordable housing.
Last updated: 29 June 2026, 11:57 am
