Aug 31, 2026 – 5.00amHigh-profile corporate director Ann Sherry, the newly appointed chair of Housing Australia, says she will ensure the struggling federal agency set up by Labor to deliver affordable homes quickly ramps up its efforts to deliver its 40,000 new-dwelling target.The agency, which oversees Labor’s flagship housing program, has drawn criticism for its slow roll-out in developing and buying subsidised rental homes for low-income-earning Australians.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles