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Melbourne's Fast-Track Housing Program: Cash or Affordable Homes?
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In Melbourne, a program aimed at accelerating affordable housing projects is under scrutiny. Luxury developments are reportedly fast-tracked by paying a fee, bypassing the requirement to include affordable units. A recent example in Hawthorn saw a projects scale and value significantly increased, with the developer contributing to a social housing fund instead. Critics argue this system allows developers to circumvent local rules and doesnt deliver enough affordable housing, while the state government maintains its a successful approach to housing growth.
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