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AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLEDGE BY NEWCASTLE LABOR

With just six days left of campaigning, Labor today committed to a housing affordability target in Newcastle.

15 per cent of floor space in new developments would be made available for affordable housing.

“Labor is committed to making sure we address inequality and a just city for people from all walks of life, only way is to address a basic need which is housing.”

The council would be able provide incentives to developers, including taller height limits.

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Jane Goldsmith

Jane Goldsmith is a journalist, newsreader and producer based in Newcastle and began working with NBN Television in 2001. Originally from Port Macquarie, Jane has worked in television news and radio and studied at the University of Newcastle.

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