This announcement comes as part of the Liberal-Nationals 5-point plan to tackle housing affordability and give more Victorians the hope of owning their own home and securing their future.
Under Labor housing prices in Casey have spun out of control. In 2017 land and estate prices rose $1200 a week on average, which is simply unsustainable.
One of the best ways to address housing affordability is to increase land supply to drive growth and competition.
While the Labor party continues to slow development with unnecessary bureaucracy, a Liberal-Nationals Government will introduce streamlined processes to slash unnecessary and unreasonable delays.
The Liberal Nationals plan will not require any change to the current urban growth boundary. All approvals are within the greater growth boundary.
Under the term of the Andrews Labor Government, first time home buyers are paying an extra $110,000 for a housing lot that is 10% smaller, the Liberal-Nationals have a plan to change that.
Quotes Attributable to South Eastern Metropolitan MP, Inga Peulich, MLC:
“Fast-tracking housing developments in Casey will help first-time homebuyers and residents by alleviating the cost of living pressures.”
“The Andrews Labor government has made it harder to live in Casey by introducing 12 new taxes and turning a blind eye to inflated housing prices.”
“A Liberal Nationals Government will streamline development processes by slashing unnecessary and unaffordable delays.”