Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2025
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 11 November 2025general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2025, finding that while it enables WA to participate in a national shared equity scheme, it impacts WA Parliament's sovereignty by limiting scrutiny of Commonwealth amendments and including Henry VIII clauses. The committee made recommendations to mitigate these impacts.
Impact
Prospective home buyers in WA will have access to the Commonwealth's Help to Buy scheme. The WA Parliament's power to scrutinize and amend legislation related to the scheme is reduced. The Treasurer has additional reporting responsibilities.
housingfinancepublic_sectorHelp to Buyshared equityparliamentary sovereigntyCommonwealth powersHenry VIII clausehousing affordabilityIGAamendment reference
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