Tribune’s note

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil announced an additional $2 billion for housing infrastructure on 10 May, bringing total infrastructure spending to $6.3 billion and targeting the delivery of 65,000 new homes. The announcement extends the supply-focused agenda signalled in the preceding day's $47 billion housing investment, adding equity measures including discussion of negative gearing and capital gains tax reform directed at young Australians.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers was cited as the official responsible for delivering the housing budget, placing the housing package within the upcoming Budget frame and tying the Housing and Treasury portfolios together on this agenda.

Primary records (2)

The official records this note draws on — the raw primary documents themselves, as published.

MediaJoint press conference, Belconnen, CanberraClare O'NeilSunday 10 May 2026 MediaInterview with Patricia Karvelas, Afternoon Briefing, ABCClare O'NeilMonday 11 May 2026