By Katharine Murphy Political editor
Lack of legislation around Homebuilder scheme shows parliament should have say in how stimulus is rolled out, Richard Marles says
Labor has called for parliament to be given the opportunity to scrutinise all of the Morrison government’s stimulus measures after it emerged the government does not need legislation to implement its new “homebuilder” scheme supporting renovations in private residences.
Last week, the government announced it would fund grants worth $25,000 for eligible singles and couples planning to build or renovate homes between June and the end of December, with the uncapped program estimated to cost taxpayers $688m.
Source: Government stimulus measures should be subject to scrutiny, Labor says
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