NEW HOMES FOR ACT FIRST HOME BUYERS
20/04/2026
SENATOR THE HON. KATY GALLAGHER
MINISTER FOR FINANCE
MINISTER FOR WOMEN
MINISTER FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE
MINISTER FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES
SENATOR FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
THE HON. CLARE O'NEIL MP
MINISTER FOR HOUSING
YVETTE BERRY MLA
ACT DEPUTY CHIEF MINSTER
ACT MINISTER FOR HOMES, HOMELESSNESS, AND NEW SUBURBS
MEDIA RELEASE
NEW HOMES FOR ACT FIRST HOME BUYERS
The Albanese and Barr Governments have struck a deal to unlock around 4,900 homes in the ACT, including over 1,700 exclusively for first home buyers.
Both Labor Governments are determined to build more homes and help first home buyers achieve their dream of owning a home.
The ACT Government is the second jurisdiction to partner with the Albanese Government on its 2025 election commitment to help deliver up to 100,000 homes for first home buyers, in partnership with state and territory governments, and industry.
The Albanese Government will provide 37.5 million to unlock 75 homes through supporting infrastructure works in the Kingston Arts Precinct project.
- Working with states, territories and industry to remove barriers to building through the National Planning Reform Blueprint, reforms to environmental approvals and a pause and streamlining of the National Construction Code.
- Training more tradies through our investments in Free TAFE and 3 billion New Homes Bonus.
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Housing, Clare O'Neil
"We're determined to make it easier for young people and first home buyers to achieve the dream of owning a home.
"Thanks to this agreement we've reached with Andrew Barr and his Government, there will be thousands more Territorians getting the keys to their very own home.
"We know the housing market is tough, and we want Australians to know that Labor has got your back."
Quotes attributable to Senator for the ACT, Katy Gallagher
"Since 2022, the Albanese Labor Government has committed more than 250 million.
"The ACT is now getting its fair share through national housing programs, and we're making sure that translates into more homes being built and more opportunities for Canberrans to buy their first home.
"We're working closely with the ACT Government to unlock land and invest in the infrastructure needed to get these homes built sooner."
Quotes attributable to ACT Deputy Chief Minister, Yvette Berry
"The ACT Government is committed to build 30,000 more homes by 2030.
"Thanks to this agreement with the Commonwealth, it will deliver more affordable housing to allow for more first home buyers in Canberra.
"This is a great example of two Labor governments working together to deliver more housing and this funding will unlock more places for Canberrans to call home."
