Chris Bowen wrongly blames states for poor housing affordability

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By Leith van Onselen

Labor’s shadow treasurer, Chris Bowen, has showed that he is not serious about housing affordability, effectively blaming the states. From News.com.au:

Labor today is warning its controversial proposal for a negative gearing overhaul will not make housing more affordable…

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.