“Make no mistake, there is a ‘war on oldies’ happening in Australia, with growing resentment directed at the nation’s ageing baby boomer population,” David Jones, a self-confessed boomer, wrote.…
, sky-high interest rates, even stagnant career opportunities – “but the blame doesn’t rest at the feet of baby boomers”, he said.“In defense of baby boomers, we shouldn’t be held responsible for the catastrophic failure of all levels of government to allow home housing in sufficient numbers to satisfy demand for purchase and for rent.
“They’ve walked straight into a cost of living crisis, you can’t find a place to rent, buying a home is next to impossible, … and as far as a career goes, there’s no certainty for them because you never know when you’re going to be a restructure away from losing your job,” Jones said. He said Australians “can’t blame every baby boomer who lives next door” for what he sees as a “complete and abysmal failure by all levels of government”, especially to address the ever-worsening housing crisisHe referenced the Albanese government’s signature $10 billion social and affordable Housing Australia Future Fund – which finally earned the support of the Greens on Monday, breaking Labor’s political stalemate with the minor party and Coalition over the legislation.
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