Max-Chandler Mather launches Greens Public Property Developer Plan to tackle housing affordability

[@Linda-tv6fn]

This is the greatest speech ever made at the National Press Club.

[@blackmancer]

Have you seen them all?

[@Linda-tv6fn]

@@blackmancer Yes, I love it. Max speech was the best. Higgins speech before her case had even gone to court was the most shameful. Shame on the Fake News Feminist clowns who clapped and cheered her. Max for PM.

[@schrenk-d]

I think the owner class just had a shiver go down their spine. A disturbance in their hegemony.

[@KirillySpace]

@MChandlerMather nailed it. Brilliant, all of it! Where there is 🌿💚🌿The Australian @Greens 🌿💚🌿there is HOPE!

[@peterpalmato467]

For the first time, the horrible truth in all it's wretched, disgusting glory. Thank you Max. I look forward to the Green's record breaking primary vote in 2025 💚💚💚

[@dbarro6723]

Amen 🙏 I hope u guys realize you will only get far airplay on u tube. You need to follow the same steps RFK JR is doing in the states ..u tube ..he can't get air play on any old school media ..not without news Corp giving it the go ahead lmao 🤣 😂 almost sad how our country doesn't even know its going on .. be brave ..be honest and make sure the word actually gets to the voters ..somehow .. tell people about the press .. explain the actual situation in this country. Nothing gets passed unless the might DIRTY DOLLAR has passed through some greedy little fingers .. sad state of affairs ...

[@elephantintheroom5678]

I'm NEVER voting Labor again. For so many reasons. Cost of living and housing and education and weak climate change policies, and little help for single parents and older women falling into homelessness after divorce are just some of the reasons. But aiding and abetting genocide by cutting funding to UNRWA is the absolute epitome of corrupt evil. The prime minister grew up in public housing with a single mum, and had free university and doctor and dental appointments: He has a very short memory, it seems.

[@Linda-tv6fn]

Labor's treatment of renters is going to lose them so many votes. Any renter who votes for Labor is insane. Max is the Champion of all renters.

[@Angela-ob9ei]

Labor is doing everything they can do drive up the price of rents and houses. Well said Max.

[@royalphynix8233]

the only party fighting for my generation

[@banliveexport325]

Anthony Albanese owns millions of dollars in Real Estate that is why he is so keen for Real Estate to continue to rise in value.

[@KaleunMaender77]

Upload the rant right before the end of the Press Club. Never were truer words regarding the housing issue spoken.

[@emilejoseph3744]

TALK TO EM MAX! I’ve never had a clear direction on which party to vote for before but being 22 and looking at buying a house seems impossible. Thanks for giving us all a voice and better yet a SOLUTION

[@FeminismDebunked]

Well said Max. Labor is clearly the enemy of all renters.

[@schrenk-d]

And the LNP. They both are. Greens are so far the only group who have a plan to fix this.

[@FeminismDebunked]

@@schrenk-d I agree with you 100% the LNP and ALP have both caused this insane situation.

[@user-wp6dx5qz9e]

How about reduced immigration that'll free up vacancy rates won't it?

[@schrenk-d]

@@user-wp6dx5qz9e " How about reduced immigration that'll free up vacancy rates won't it? " Can't because capitalism. Again. Need to keep wages low to keep those profits high.

[@user-wp6dx5qz9e]

@@schrenk-d Stuff capitalism clean up our own backyard for a change!!

[@janescott7605]

Brilliant. We need a public housing developer who will build to Universal Design principles so that people with mobility or other disability needs have accessible homes. The affordable housing crisis for us is even more extreme.

[@michellerowbotham9309]

Max Chandler-Mather stands alone: an intelligent, compassionate and ethical politician who actually listens to, and genuinely acts in the interests of, his constituents.

[@fragen015]

Good stuff Max. Probably would have mentioned about the 700k houses unoccupied at census night. That’s your supply solution.

[@alikarakaya9376]

Housing problem in Australia stems from one basic belief. That is " Housing is not a human right, it is a privilege".

[@johney3734]

It's treated as a investment.. as such gov fights for it to increase in value. If it goes down they failed

[@MassDefibrillator]

more specifically, the belief that government should not compete with private business.

[@user-ns3dq9sh9c]

A right that must be paid for! By whom? Ynou? No, of course not, someone else? Oh, the eternal bunny, the tax payer, again?

[@johney3734]

@@user-ns3dq9sh9c you misunderstand.. food and water are human rights but not free.. its just saying that gov should make them affordable for all not just the few

[@DariusFoolStuff]

UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME RULES WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[@CommissionerManu]

This is some good stuff 👍🏼

[@abekane7038]

Labor and LNP need to go. You guys need to up your game since you will be thrust forward soon enough

[@abekane7038]

@@Snowie7826I'm not sure the current number of greens seats has anything to do with my comment. You'll have to wait until '25 to see what happens, just like me. I intend to see ALP/LNP gone, for all my vote is worth

[@CommissionerManu]

Aussie developers are to property what De Beers are to diamonds

[@user-tb9yp8rr5w]

I will vote greens again

[@jasminefizz]

Yes Max! Thankyou for speaking up!

[@Nada-bs1el]

Max-Chandler Mather👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@azsawild8231]

If we get you Greens in... Be the genuine change.

[@buffalobill2874]

Need proper laundry room space and private outdoor space to dry laundry Anything lacking this could be okay for Airbnb?

[@seanlevison6361]

A lot of good ideas and aspirations, and yes something needs to be done - Mum had a unit on the Goldcoast who had the tenant kicked in every door and cupboard, $6000 for new ducted air conditioning, and one year flooding. So, are you going to fix council rates, insurance fees, interest rates, maintenance costs, etc in your two year rent freeze or will those good landlords be on the hook between the cost of owning a rental property versus it's income. Keep raising the compliance costs and the mums and dads investors will keep the money in the bank which ain't helping no-one. But, something needs to be done for sure, I think you need to fine-tune your proposal to differentiate between those who own one or two properties versus scores of homes.

[@pmcamacho6447]

Reduce immigration to 80,000 per year. Immediate affect on housing crisis and then introduce your policies Max. Stop dismissing the obvious driver of competition for housing.

[@marinotagliapietra7839]

Not many smiling faces in the audience. Not many challenging what Max is saying.

[@jacquelinewilson2279]

Probably because they own second properties!

[@k-sooyaalove206]

they all look wealthy, ofc they're no happy to hear someone who's calling them out lol 😂.

[@pmcamacho6447]

I wanted to support the Greens. The issue of mass immigrantion, that is reducing from 500k to 300k per year (well over the 150k from the past 15 years and still far too much) according to the Greens has no impact on the housing crisis. Max Chandler Mather was correct in all of his points, except that he excludes high immigration is contributing to the housing crisis. Mather had better ask the mother who was being evicted from her home how she feels about being displaced by new immigrants competing against the poor for housing stock. To dismiss immigration as not even worth the time to discuss is disgusting and selfish. 'I don't accept the premise of the question' straight out of the Scomo playbook. You've just shown who you and the Greens are Max. You couldn't care less about the homeless and poor, its all about your ambition and gaining support from the immigration lawyers lobby. Vote independent, you can't trust the Greens to save Koala habit or any habitat for that matter. Not after that speech. They won't even put a number on what they'd consider an acceptable annual intake of immigrants

[@sl2462]

He said that immigrants aren't the root cause of the housing crisis, it's our messed up tax system which incentivises investors to own multiple properties. He's technically right but high immigration definitely does have an impact on housing affordability. Australia operated just fine 20 years ago with much much much lower immigration. No reason why we have had to grow at this rate except for lobby groups pushing Big Australia so they can make more money.

[@h.m.2359]

Consider the possibility of relocating from urban areas, as I did ten years ago. If affordability poses a challenge, consider redoubling your efforts or seeking housing within your financial means. This reflects fundamental principles of life, democracy, and capitalism. Individuals who attain wealth and property ownership in the future are likely to adhere to similar principles with their tenants. It underscores personal accountability and the ability to adapt to life's circumstances. Criticism should not be directed solely at small-scale investors, such as parents, who have toiled diligently and endured significant hardships. It's imperative to refrain from denigrating the hard-earned achievements of others. The disconnect often observed in Green party policies tends to favor those seeking handouts, while neglecting the struggles of hardworking individuals.

[@h.m.2359]

Historically, properties owned by the government have often been divested due to challenges in management or have been distributed at minimal cost as part of our welfare initiatives. While welfare programs have undeniable merits, it's crucial to acknowledge that our nation already operates within a welfare state that surpasses many others globally. Past endeavors to enact similar policies have stumbled due to their prohibitively high expenses. It's imperative to understand that property values encompass not only the physical structures but also the intrinsic worth of the land itself, influenced by both global and local market dynamics. The high costs associated with buildings and homes stem from this reality, and rental prices are determined accordingly to ensure a reasonable return on investment within a specified timeframe. For cost-effective and efficient infrastructure development, reliance on the private sector rather than government intervention is advisable. Capitalism and healthy competition serve to drive down prices and enhance overall efficiency, benefiting society as a whole.

[@kaybuck8192]

"Capitalism" and "healthy competition" are not compatible concepts. Are you talking about a mixed economy, where the state takes literally anti-capitalist action to maintain artificially consumer-friendly markets?

[@h.m.2359]

@@kaybuck8192 Capitalism is based on competition, where multiple businesses operate in the same market, striving to offer better products and services. However, in some cases, businesses can become monopolies when they gain significant control over a market, limiting competition. Monopoly can exist within capitalism, but it's not a fundamental aspect of the system itself. This can happen due to factors like technological superiority, exclusive access to resources, or anticompetitive practices. Under capitalism, the private sector is better suited to produce more homes than the government due to its efficiency, innovation, flexibility, resource allocation based on market demand, risk management, growth incentives, and accountability.

[@h.m.2359]

@@kaybuck8192 Governments are often inefficient in property development due to bureaucracy, lack of market incentives, political interference, budget constraints, risk aversion, complexity of stakeholder involvement, and limited expertise.

[@kaybuck8192]

​@@h.m.2359that doesn't seem like you were responding to my comment, did you mean to tag me?

[@fatwombat2611]

With out addressing the booming population a few thousand homes here and there acheives very little. They all know this but I suspect have personal skin in the game when it comes to real estate. Younger generation have been shafted. No wonder they are not starting families.

[@Nicksterpwn]

I think you want to be clear to the public that while immigration isn't the cause of the housing crisis, it is a lever we are FORCED to pull back on because of the reasons you have mentioned e.g. the private sector not building anything for the last decade, etc. I do believe the Australian population is intelligent enough to understand that distinction. You do not want to come across as idealistic zealots on the topic of immigration, after Max has so reasonably and sensibly talked about housing policy. Being flippant on the immigration lever will alienate voters and ultimately throw the baby out with the bathwater. Don't waste this opportunity to strike hard and fast and speak to the experience of many Australians by also pretending that hundreds of thousands of migrants don't at all increase competition for housing, prices, and rentals. But Max - if you read this, never, ever stop.

[@ronralston3592]

Why do you look like you slept well, ate well and were safe?

[@user-wp6dx5qz9e]

That's all well and good max but what about addressing mass immigration? I'm pretty sure the people out there suffering don't like the idea of mass immigration continuing the way it has been?

[@blackmancer]

What kind of parent gives their child a hyphenated first name..... or maybe the Greens don't know really know the names of their Members...

[@benjamingriswold2564]

Anything to say about the spy yet?

[@patrussell8917]

What workable alternative plan is this speaker offering Enough talk but positive action is needed so when will that start from Greens who combine with Labor to suit both side

[@electrafroot344]

did you watch the video?

[@jobubbled]

Have you heard the ALP claim we are in coalition with the LNP as well??? Neither is true. The Greens follow their own policies AND don't change them just because they are worried they might lose votes.

[@k-sooyaalove206]

what are you talking about? the greens are not a part of the government, that's labor.