QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator DOLEGA (Tasmania) (14:08): Making it easier— Senator McKenzie: Is that it? The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator McKenzie!

Senator Dolega, please start again. Senator DOLEGA: Making it easier for Australians to buy their first home is also a priority for the Albanese Labor government. This week, the government announced that the five per cent scheme would expand to cover all first home buyers from 1 October—three months ahead of schedule.

What impact will this have on Australians trying to buy their first homes?