Perth Voice Interactive

PATRICK GORMAN is the federal assistant minister to the prime minister, assistant minister for the public service, and the federal member for Perth.

HOUSING matters to Perth. I hear it everywhere I go in our community. 

The people of Perth want to see their suburbs thrive.

They care about their neighbours, and want the next generation to find a place to call home.

I remember what it felt like to hold the keys to my first home, and it is a feeling I want everyone in Perth to experience as our city grows.

It is no secret that housing is a key priority for the Albanese government, and we are getting on with the job of building homes for Australia.

Just this month, the prime minister announced successful recipients under stream one of the $1.5 billion Housing Support Program, an important part of our government’s $32 billion Homes for Australia plan.

It’s one of a range of measures designed to help achieve the ambitious national target of building 1.2 million new, well‑located homes over the next five years.

Here in Perth, the City of Vincent will receive $980,000 towards its Servicing and Infrastructure Capacity Study.

This funding will enable the City to support future land use planning, transport planning and infrastructure projects.

Because our city is evolving every day, and Perth residents want to be consulted early on in the process of planning for that growth.

We want to see our local councils make clear plans – and stick to them.

By funding this study, our government is making sure the City of Vincent does just that – growing our city in a way that makes sense and provides certainty.

Accelerating housing supply and ensuring residential growth is accessible, affordable and sustainable.

Every day I work to achieve results for Perth – and I will always work with local and state governments to deliver for our community.

With this study, mayor Alison Xamon is working to achieve practical solutions in the City of Vincent.

I will work closely with Ms Xamon – and all of our Perth local governments – to make sure that the growth of our city is planned for. Most importantly – that this growth meets the needs of our communities now and into the future.

The prime minister recently announced that Stream 2 of the program is now open and will close on August 16 this year.

This $450 million stream will provide funding for enabling infrastructure that supports housing, including roads and utility connections, and community amenities like parks, footpaths and public spaces.

In Perth, this is vital to our growth and prosperity as a city.

People across the Perth electorate know that growth is a fundamental part of life here. 

But we also know that when growth follows a clearly-plotted path that brings certainty to households, businesses and the community, we can all benefit.

Infrastructure that supports quality of life, allows ease of access from new developments into major hubs, and fosters connection with others through open spaces and shared facilities.

I encourage all local governments across Perth to apply for this program, so that together we can start charting a clear course for Perth’s growth.

Housing matters to our community. And it matters to our government.

It is an area where there has been a lack of investment by previous federal governments for too long – and we are fixing it.

As the prime minister says – there is no more logical partner in this endeavour than local councils.

Because local values are always the best path to achieving national results.