26809 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Housing

Written Question

Published date: 23 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	26809 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Housing
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	17 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_26809_2026
Document guid:	d8d06638-6d09-48c2-8962-c9df8e6dfc01

26809 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Housing: What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

Hon Chris Bishop: As Minister of Housing I received advice in December 2025 entitled 'Budget 2026 Submission for Housing and Urban Development' which contained information about cost pressures across Vote Housing and Urban Development. [additional information - remove before publishing HUD2025-008780 refers, and included • Market Rent and Housing First cost pressures • Baseline savings target • Budget 2025 reset of housing and support services savings commitment • Short-term actions to address homelessness]