Leaders brush off warnings from economists that duelling housing policies will drive up prices in Australia

Neither Anthony Albanese nor Peter Dutton say they want house prices to fall, as experts warn new promises could worsen affordability crisis

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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have dismissed criticism from economists that their duelling housing policies will drive up prices, potentially worsening rather than easing the nation's affordability crisis.

The prime minister and opposition leader toured housing construction sites on Monday, to sell their competing election commitments to make it easier for young Australians to break into the property market.

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