Illawarra CEO says housing reform must outlive election cycle

As affordability worsens, the Housing Trust's Amanda Winks says it's time for legislation

Housing Trust CEO, Amanda Winks. Picture supplied

Affordable housing has dominated the current election campaign—but for one Illawarra expert, the problem demands long-term, structural reform that outlasts electoral timelines.

Amanda Winks, CEO of the Housing Trust, says Australia's housing situation is now so critical that it requires an overhaul beyond short-term politics.

“Housing takes time - building the number of houses we need will take some time,” Winks said. “For that to happen, we need to get off the three-year political cycle.”