Government appoints Minister for Housing and Homelessness

The Gillard Government has appointed Robert McClelland to the position of Minister for Housing and Homelessness as part of the shuffle of the Federal Cabinet. The Housing Industry Association welcomed the appointment, with HIA managing director Shane Goodwin commenting: "The Gillard Government has today noted the challenge that housing affordability (or the lack thereof) presents and has highlighted its commitment to focussing on this issue. "Housing is shelter, a necessity of life, and as such is deserving of renewed focus to ensure all Australians have access to an affordable roof over their heads." Read More...