Comedian and satirist Mark Humphries takes a deep dive into Australia's worsening housing crisis in his provocative new documentary, 'Sold Unpacked: Get Angry About It'. The film, which premiered to critical acclaim, unpacks the systemic failures and political inertia that have left millions of Australians struggling with skyrocketing property prices and rental shortages.
The Housing Crisis Laid Bare
Humphries, known for his sharp wit on shows like The 7:30 Report, shifts gears to deliver a sobering examination of how Australia's property market became one of the most unaffordable in the world. Through interviews with economists, policymakers, and everyday Australians priced out of the market, the documentary reveals how decades of poor planning and tax policies have created a perfect storm.
Key Issues Highlighted
- Negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions that favour investors over first-home buyers
- The decline of social housing and its impact on vulnerable communities
- How younger generations are being locked out of home ownership entirely
- The growing phenomenon of 'rental stress', where families spend over 30% of income on housing
A Call to Action
What sets Humphries' work apart is his impassioned plea for viewers to channel their frustration into political action. 'This isn't just something to complain about over brunch,' he argues. 'We need to demand policy changes from our leaders.'
The documentary comes at a crucial time, with recent data showing Australian house prices have risen nearly 150% since 2000 while wages have increased just 82% over the same period.
