NSW Housing Minister Stands Firm: Clarifying Comments on Sydney Renting Costs

Rose Jackson, the housing minister of New South Wales, admitted to giving‌ a confusing response during a challenging live radio interview. ⁣She suggested that it was feasible to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Sydney for just “a couple ‍of hundred bucks a week.”

After receiving backlash for her remarks, Jackson took to Reddit, TikTok, and Instagram to clarify her statement. Data from the Tenant’s Union of NSW revealed that only 23 out⁢ of 25,000 two-bedroom apartments ‌in Greater Sydney were rented for $200 or less‌ per week since July.

During the ABC radio interview with Hamish Macdonald, Jackson struggled when asked about‌ reasonable ‍rent prices for a‌ two-bedroom flat in Sydney. She mentioned “$200 bucks,” prompting Macdonald to question where such affordable rentals could be found.

In subsequent explanations ⁢on social media platforms and videos shared on Instagram and TikTok, Jackson clarified that she meant $200 as an⁤ ideal weekly rent amount rather than the actual average price people pay in Sydney.

Acknowledging the high rental costs in Sydney averaging at⁤ $720 per week for⁤ units according to Domain data, Jackson⁤ emphasized the diversity in housing options across different areas of the ‌city with varying price points.

2024-11-14 00:52:31
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