The Queensland government has allocated $100 million in its latest budget to support the construction of 2000 affordable homes annually. This funding announcement comes as the newly elected Crisafulli government addresses criticism regarding its decision to abolish previous affordable housing mandates. The investment aims to mitigate concerns about housing accessibility following the policy change. Details on how the funds will be distributed and the specific criteria for affordable housing projects have not yet been fully released. Opposition parties have questioned the adequacy of the $100 million investment given the scale of the housing crisis in the state. The government maintains the funding will significantly contribute to increasing affordable housing options for Queenslanders. This move is being viewed as an attempt to balance development needs with community concerns over housing affordability.