The Govt's Investor Taxes Will Make the Housing Crisis Worse | Senator Andrew Bragg Warns

Is the Australian housing crisis a failure of government policy? Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg says yes, and he brings the numbers. $10 billion spent, 17 homes built, and close to $80 billion in new taxes that he argues are shutting down housing supply across the Australian property market. Get Access to PropStac 👉 https://propstac.com.au?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode_108 Looking to invest 👉 https://follio.com.au/contact-us/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode_108 In this episode of the Follio Property Podcast, Reece Beddall and Lachlan Delahunty sit down with Senator Andrew Bragg to look at what's really behind the housing crisis in Australia. Australia needs about 250,000 new homes a year but is on track to build only 170,000. Meanwhile, 1.5 million people have arrived in four years against just 500,000 homes built. Bragg explains why negative gearing and capital gains tax changes could push rents up and investors out. He also says first home buyers in Australia are falling into negative equity under the 5% deposit scheme, and that builder insolvencies point to a broken system. If you're a property investor, a first home buyer, or a homeowner trying to read where real estate in Australia goes next, this conversation shows the risks the mainstream narrative is missing. What we cover: ✅ Why $80 billion in new property taxes could cut housing supply by 35,000 homes ✅ The negative gearing and CGT changes that could hit investors and push rents higher ✅ Why first home buyer applications are down 20 to 30% and many buyers face negative equity ✅ How a 2,000-page building code adds about $70,000 to the cost of a new home ✅ Why Bragg wants migration of 170,000 to 180,000 a year to match housing supply ✅ The Coalition's plan to roll back taxes and deregulate construction Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Senator Andrew Bragg on housing 01:24 His view on the budget and the property market since 05:40 On supply, demand and migration 11:00 The Liberal Party's position and rebuilding confidence 16:00 Inside the construction code and build costs 19:40 Construction productivity and union influence 25:00 Super funds, self-managed super and housing 32:20 Migration levels and demand-side measures 36:00 Quick fire: supply, negative gearing and super for housing Follow Senator Andrew Bragg: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braggsenator Profile: https://www.andrewbragg.com/ About The Follio Property Podcast Each week, Reece Beddall and Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property. From market cycles to debt, strategy, data, and real-world insights — we make property simple, honest, and practical. 📍 Visit Our Website: https://follio.com.au/ 📩 Contact Us: info@follio.com.au 📲 Follow Us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folliopropertypod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@folliopropertypod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Akt4N53zsb4ldzFNlTwad?si=AFEgYOAiSh2QGbK8AfFLyw Lachlan Delahunty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlandelahunty/ Reece Beddall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-beddall-294557b3/ Executive Producer: Jonathan Fernandes https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fernandes-a75a991b2/ Disclaimer: This is for entertainment purposes - not financial advice. Speak to a qualified professional before making any financial or property decisions Key Themes: Australian housing crisis |  housing crisis Australia | negative gearing | Australian property market | first home buyers Australia | Andrew Bragg | Capital Gains Tax Changes | Housing Supply Shortage | Superannuation For Housing | Building Code Reform #AustralianHousingCrisis #HousingCrisisAustralia #AustralianPropertyMarket #NegativeGearing #FirstHomeBuyers #PropertyInvestingAustralia #RealEstateAustralia #AndrewBragg #CapitalGainsTax #HousingSupply #AustralianPolitics #Superannuation #PropertyInvestor #FollioProperty