Budget 2021

Social housing, training and renewable energy focus of budget reply

Karen Barlow
May 14 2021 - 10:00am
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese delivers his reply to the budget on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese delivers his reply to the budget on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Federal Labor Leader Anthony Albanese has pledged to build 30,000 homes for people in need and create 21,500 jobs over five years in a new $10 billion social and affordable housing rescue plan.

Karen Barlow

Karen Barlow

Chief Political Correspondent

Karen Barlow is ACM's Chief Political Correspondent. Working in the federal press gallery, she investigates and writes about federal politics and government. She has an interest in integrity, leadership and social equity. She has covered two Olympics and been to Antarctica twice. Contact her on karen.barlow@canberratimes.com.au

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