What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

Answer

As Minister of Housing I received advice in December 2025 entitled 'Budget 2026 Submission for Housing and Urban Development' which contained information about cost pressures across Vote Housing and Urban Development. [additional information - remove before publishing HUD2025-008780 refers, and included • Market Rent and Housing First cost pressures • Baseline savings target • Budget 2025 reset of housing and support services savings commitment • Short-term actions to address homelessness]