Why the Government WON’T Fix the Housing Crisis — And Never Planned To (This wasn’t an accident) - Scott Kuru

Australia's housing crisis has dominated conversations for years, yet property prices continue climbing despite government intervention. In this Daily Property Update EP 110, I examine why the system appears designed to protect high property values rather than solve affordability. With over $12 trillion locked in residential real estate and the big four banks dependent on mortgage lending, the entire Australian economy is built around rising property prices. Understanding where wealth actually sits in this country reveals an uncomfortable truth about who benefits when housing remains unaffordable.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, January 3, 2026.]