Housing isn’t just a young people problem. We know how this story ends
The article discusses intergenerational fairness in Australia, emphasizing that housing and economic challenges are not solely youth issues but affect societal cohesion across age groups. While younger generations have made gains in health and education, they face growing disadvantages in housing affordability, economic security, and environmental sustainability. The Actuaries Institute report cited shows that although the generational gap narrowed post-pandemic due to policy support, structural inequities persist and require urgent political action.
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