HOUSING PLAN

Grey River Argus, 22 May 1942, Page 3

HOUSING PLAN

For Australia

LOW RENTALS FOR WORKERS.

(Rec. 1.15). CANBERRA, May 21. An extensive national housing I plan has been recommended' to the Federal Government by the Committee on Social Security. One of the chief recommendations is that low income workers’ rentals should not exceed twenty' per cent, of the basic wage. Even lower rentals should be paid by tenants with large families and family obligations. The Committee urges that before the war ends the Government should put its hand to projects ensuring continuous completion of homes which will be readv for returning- troops. The Government should order the demolition of any sub-standard dwelling without compensation to the owners, and provide houses for sale to lowincome workers without deposit. Interest charged under the national housing plan should not exceed 2J per cent. Where money is needed for slum clearance, the Committee recommends that the Commonwealth should provide it interest-free. Relief for house-owners oppressed by onerous mortgages is also • 'recommended.