Australian election 2025 live updates: Coalition announces $10bn ‘temporary and targeted’ tax relief plan as Labor unveils $10bn for housing

Both announcements come ahead of the major party campaign launches in Sydney and Perth on Sunday

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Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of day 17 of the election campaign.

Both major parties will hold their campaign launches today. Labor is holding its launch in Perth, with housing on the agenda: the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has announced a $10bn plan to help build 100,000 homes for first home buyers.

I want to help young people and first home buyers achieve the dream of home ownership.

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