Barnaby Joyce claims people who ālook likeā recent arrivals dominate auctions. Who is he talking about? | TheBriefWire
Barnaby Joyce claims people who ālook likeā recent arrivals dominate auctions. Who is he talking about?
Published 9 June 2026 Ā· trending
Statistics show fewer than 1% of homes are bought by foreigners, as race discrimination commissioner warns against blaming migrants for housing woes Follow our Australia
Statistics show fewer than 1% of homes are bought by foreigners, as race discrimination commissioner warns against blaming migrants for housing woes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One Nationās Barnaby Joyce has claimed that āpeople who look like theyāve recently arrivedā are knocking Australian buyers out of home auctions, despite tax office data showing fewer than 1% of dwellings are bought by foreigners. The federal race discrimination commissioner subsequently warned against ādemonising migrantsā in the debate about housing affordability. Continue reading...
Published: June 9, 2026 ā¢ 6:43 AM IST Ā· Updated: June 9, 2026 ā¢ 8:14 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Statistics show fewer than 1% of homes are bought by foreigners, as race discrimination commissioner warns against blaming migrants for housing woes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One Nationās Barnaby Joyce has claimed that āpeople who look like theyāve recently arrivedā are knocking Australian buyers out of home auctions, despite tax office data showing fewer than 1% of dwellings are bought by foreigners.
The federal race discrimination commissioner subsequently warned against ādemonising migrantsā in the debate about housing affordability.
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