Government denies claims budget tax changes making it harder for first home owners

The Housing Industry Association says housing affordability is at the worst it's ever been. Lower home values haven't helped yet - because higher interest rates have flowed through to borrowing costs. Dollar hits 4-month high against the greenback. SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel:    / @sbsnews   Follow SBS News on Instagram:   / sbsnews_au   Follow SBS News on TikTok:   / sbsnews_au   Follow SBS News on X:   / sbsnews   Follow SBS News on Facebook:   / sbsnews   Apple News: https://trib.al/MTx0gUe For the latest news, visit www.sbs.com.au/news Network Terms & Conditions: https://sbs.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://sbs.com.au/privacy Feedback or complaints: https://sbs.com.au/complaints