Part 2: Payments for Specific Purposes (Continued)
Affordable housing
In 2012‑13, the Commonwealth will provide funding of $1.8 billion to support state affordable housing services, as detailed in Table 2.8.
Table 2.8: Payments to support state affordable housing services
| $million | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | 2014‑15 | 2015‑16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Affordable Housing SPP | 1,242.6 | 1,265.0 | 1,287.7 | 1,312.2 | 1,337.1 |
| National Partnership payments | |||||
| Building Better Regional Cities | 30.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | - | - |
| East Kimberley Development Package | |||||
| Social and transitional housing projects | 0.4 | - | - | - | - |
| First Home Owners Boost | 26.4 | 5.9 | -0.1 | - | - |
| Homelessness | 131.5 | 156.5 | - | - | - |
| Nation Building and Jobs Plan | |||||
| Social housing – second stage construction | 162.0 | - | - | - | - |
| Remote Indigenous Housing | 794.1 | 303.2 | 541.1 | 485.6 | 368.2 |
| Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory | |||||
| Healthy homes | - | 4.9 | nfp | nfp | nfp |
| Indigenous housing | - | 22.4 | nfp | nfp | nfp |
| Total | 2,387.0 | 1,792.9 | 1,863.7 | 1,797.8 | 1,705.3 |
| Memorandum item - payments direct to local governments included in payments above |
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| Building Better Regional Cities | 30.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | - | - |
| Total | 30.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | - | - |
National Affordable Housing Agreement
The National Affordable Housing Agreement commits the Commonwealth and the States to the objective that all Australians have access to affordable, safe and sustainable housing which will assist them to participate in the labour force and, more broadly, in the community.
The Commonwealth and the States have also committed to reforms that will enhance housing programs and services, including by improving:
- the integration of homelessness services and other mainstream services, such as employment services;
- operational efficiency of public housing and the employment outcomes of public housing tenants; and
- efficiency in the supply of housing through planning reforms.
National Affordable Housing SPP
| $million | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 395.8 | 288.3 | 246.1 | 129.3 | 95.1 | 32.6 | 24.3 | 31.0 | 1,242.6 |
| 2012-13 | 403.8 | 300.7 | 252.9 | 132.3 | 95.1 | 31.4 | 23.3 | 25.3 | 1,265.0 |
| 2013-14 | 411.5 | 313.6 | 260.0 | 135.8 | 94.9 | 30.2 | 22.3 | 19.4 | 1,287.7 |
| 2014-15 | 419.2 | 327.4 | 267.8 | 139.8 | 94.6 | 28.8 | 21.4 | 13.3 | 1,312.2 |
| 2015-16 | 425.9 | 334.0 | 273.5 | 143.4 | 96.0 | 29.2 | 21.8 | 13.5 | 1,337.1 |
The National Affordable Housing SPP is the funding associated with the National Affordable Housing Agreement. The Commonwealth is providing a financial contribution to support services in the housing sector.
This funding is being used to support a range of measures including social housing, assistance to people in the private rental market, support and accommodation for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and home purchase assistance.
Growth factor
The Intergovernmental Agreement outlines the agreed growth factor for the National Affordable Housing SPP. The growth factor is the wage cost index 1, comprising a safety net wage adjustment weighted by 75 per cent and the all groups Consumer Price Index weighted by 25 per cent.
The growth factor for the National Affordable Housing SPP is currently estimated to be 1.80 per cent in 2012‑13.
National Partnership payments for affordable housing
In addition to the National Affordable Housing SPP funding, the Commonwealth will provide a total of $527.9 million in 2012‑13 through National Partnerships to support state affordable housing services. Further details on these National Partnerships are provided below.
Building Better Regional Cities(a)(b)
| $million | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | 30.0 |
| 2012-13 | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | 35.0 |
| 2013-14 | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | 35.0 |
| 2014-15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015-16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
(a) State allocations are yet to be finalised.
(b) All payments are made direct to local governments.
The Building Better Regional Cities program is a $100 million commitment by the Commonwealth to invest in local housing infrastructure projects that will help build more affordable homes in high growth regional cities over the next three years.
National Partnership on the East Kimberley Development Package — social and transitional housing projects
| $million | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 |
| 2012-13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013-14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014-15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015-16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The Commonwealth is providing funding to Western Australia for Indigenous housing projects as part of the National Partnership on the East Kimberley Development Package. Investment priorities under the package focus on improving the provision of social and transition housing where noticeable gaps exist in the region. Improved housing outcomes, particularly for Indigenous people, will provide the foundation for lasting improvements in living standards, social and economic wellbeing and access to life opportunities, such as employment and education. This project will be completed in 2011‑12.
The East Kimberley Development Package as a whole is described in the Infrastructure section of this Part.
National Partnership on the First Home Owners Boost
| $million | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 5.2 | 16.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.5 | .. | 26.4 |
| 2012-13 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .. | 0.3 | .. | 5.9 |
| 2013-14 | .. | .. | - | .. | - | .. | .. | - | -0.1 |
| 2014-15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015-16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
As part of the Economic Security Strategy, announced on 14 October 2008, the Commonwealth introduced the First Home Owners Boost to stimulate housing activity, support the construction industry and assist first home buyers to enter the housing market. In response to continued economic uncertainty, the Commonwealth extended the First Home Owners Boost for an additional six months, with the value of grants halving for the three months to 31 December 2009. Eligibility for the First Home Owners Boost has now ceased.
The continuation of the First Home Owners Boost payment in 2011‑12 and 2012‑13 reflects the 12 month application period and the timeframes allowed for the construction of new homes. Negative total expenditure in 2013‑14 reflects an estimate of funds recovered from applicants later found to be ineligible; these funds will be returned to the Commonwealth.
National Partnership on homelessness
| $million | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 34.5 | 25.9 | 33.4 | 16.6 | 10.0 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 6.2 | 131.5 |
| 2012-13 | 41.4 | 31.2 | 39.7 | 19.6 | 12.0 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 7.6 | 156.5 |
| 2013-14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014-15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015-16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The Commonwealth is providing funding for the National Partnership on homelessness. This National Partnership includes the A Place to Call Home initiative, a joint initiative by the Commonwealth and the States to build 600 new homes for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Commonwealth's contribution to the A Place to Call Home initiative is $150 million over five years to 2012‑13, with the States matching this funding.
This National Partnership represents a significant first step to reduce homelessness by 20 per cent by 2013 and 50 per cent by 2020. This National Partnership focuses on three key strategies to reduce homelessness:
- prevention and early intervention to stop people becoming homeless;
- breaking the cycle of homelessness; and
- improving and expanding the service response to homelessness.
There are over 180 new and expanded activities being undertaken across the States to reduce homelessness under this National Partnership.
National Partnership on the Nation Building and Jobs Plan — social housing — second stage construction
| $million | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | - | 63.8 | 39.5 | 20.0 | 30.7 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 162.0 |
| 2012-13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013-14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014-15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015-16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The Commonwealth is providing funding for second stage construction under the National Partnership on the Nation Building and Jobs Plan — social housing. This National Partnership was established to provide economic stimulus by increasing the supply of social housing through new construction, and contributing to reduced homelessness and improved outcomes for the homeless and Indigenous Australians. This project will be completed in 2011‑12.
National Partnership on Remote Indigenous Housing
| $million | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 36.0 | 2.5 | 145.3 | 171.8 | 45.5 | 3.1 | - | 389.9 | 794.1 |
| 2012-13 | 18.5 | 2.5 | 96.9 | 55.4 | 5.7 | 2.8 | - | 121.5 | 303.2 |
| 2013-14 | 44.8 | 2.5 | 177.5 | 191.3 | 36.4 | 2.9 | - | 85.7 | 541.1 |
| 2014-15 | 60.7 | 2.5 | 155.6 | 165.6 | 27.8 | 2.5 | - | 71.0 | 485.6 |
| 2015-16 | 16.3 | 2.5 | 137.3 | 124.3 | 18.7 | 2.5 | - | 66.6 | 368.2 |
The Commonwealth is providing funding for the National Partnership on Remote Indigenous Housing. This National Partnership was established to facilitate significant reform in the provision of housing for Indigenous people in remote communities and to address overcrowding, homelessness, poor housing conditions and severe housing shortages.
National Partnership on Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory
The Commonwealth will provide funding to the Northern Territory Government through the National Partnership on Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory.
There are two affordable housing components under the National Partnership on Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory. The Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory initiative is described further in the Community Services section of this Part.
Funding for the National Partnership on Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory is a new spending measure in the 2012‑13 Budget. This measure is discussed in Budget Paper No. 2: Budget Measures 2012‑13.
Healthy homes component(a)
| $million | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012-13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 2013-14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | nfp | nfp |
| 2014-15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | nfp | nfp |
| 2015-16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | nfp | nfp |
(a) Estimates from 2013‑14 onwards are subject to negotiation of the National Partnership on Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory.
The Commonwealth will support the provision of safe and healthy houses for Indigenous Australians. This will include funding towards asbestos removal in homes and other buildings in Northern Territory Emergency Response prescribed communities.
Indigenous housing component(a)
| $million | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012-13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| 2013-14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | nfp | nfp |
| 2014-15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | nfp | nfp |
| 2015-16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | nfp | nfp |
(a) Estimates from 2013‑14 onwards are subject to negotiation of the National Partnership on Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory.
The Commonwealth will also provide funding to improve remote Indigenous housing in the Northern Territory, particularly in communities currently covered by compulsory five year leases.
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