Half hearted housing policies ignore key role of public housing: Michael Pascoe
Half hearted housing policies ignore key role of public housing: Michael Pascoe
Michael Lester,  Michael Pascoe

Half hearted housing policies ignore key role of public housing: Michael Pascoe

The housing crisis will not be solved for those who are suffering the most by the mish mash of half hearted, small steps, and policy responses currently favoured by governments. They lack the courage to commit to direct government intervention on a sufficient scale in the failed housing market in the form of publicly funded, developed and owned housing for the most vulnerable. _

_

In conversation with veteran financial and economics journalist and commentator of press, radio and TV, Michael Pascoe, currently contributing editor, The New Daily.

Listen to the full interview here:

The views expressed in this article may or may not reflect those of Pearls and Irritations.

Michael Lester

Michael Lester is a public policy economist with a career in Commonwealth and State agencies, World Bank and OECD. His interests include innovation, environment, and governance. He presents programs on community radio.

Michael Pascoe

Michael is the contributing editor for The New Daily. Journalist, commentator, speaker, rugby follower, would prefer to be skiing. His book, The Summertime of Our Dreams, is published by Ultimo Press.

John Menadue

Support our independent media with your donation

Pearls and Irritations leads the way in raising and analysing vital issues often neglected in mainstream media. Your contribution supports our independence and quality commentary on matters importance to Australia and our region.

Donate