Our review assessed the current state of the housing system. We note demand is growing and more people are experiencing immediate housing needs. Thirty five percent of households do not own their own home. House prices, rents, and numbers on the housing register have risen. Homeownership has been falling since 1991. The Public Housing Plan noted 74,553 public and transitional housing places. We asked for an estimate on the current shortage. A range was provided based on complex and interrelated factors, which included affordability, location, community demographics, household needs, intergenerational living, public and private rent, and/or homeownership. Budget 2020 delivered funding for 8,000 more homes. We heard the Government expects to deliver 18,000 places in communities by 2024. The Minister informed us that place-based work, which is communities and regions, will give a more accurate picture and, for now, success will be measured regionally.