Some Sunrise viewers criticized Nat Barr after she said she was worried about her adult children buying a house amid Australia’s housing crisis.
“I’m in the fortunate position of being able to buy my own (house) when it was cheaper years ago, but I don’t know how my kids are going to buy one,” Barr said on the breakfast show Wednesday morning.
However, many pointed out the fact that the Sunrise host was reportedly receiving a salary of over $1 million, putting her in a much better position to financially support her children Hunter, 19, and Lachlan, 22, than ordinary Australians.
“Thoughts and prayers for Nat Barr,” one joked.
“She makes enough money to buy them one,” said another.
“Check your privilege, Nat,” a third added.
Another said Barr was out of touch.
Barr has never revealed his exact salary, although Daily Mail Australia understands he earns more than $1 million a year.
Nat Barr has come under fire from some Sunrise viewers after she said she was worried about her adult children buying a house amid Australia’s housing crisis, while housing minister Clare O’Neil (left) spoke to guests. and opposition finance spokesperson Senator Jane Hume (R). )
Many pointed to the fact that the Sunrise host was reportedly receiving a salary of more than $1 million, putting her in a much better position to financially support her children Hunter, 19, and Lachlan, 22, (pictured center) than other Australians.
His comments came during a discussion on the government’s Help to Buy bill, with Housing Minister Clare O’Neil as a guest and opposition finance spokeswoman Senator Jane Hume.
It comes after the government reintroduced the bill in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, which would allow them to co-buy homes with around 40,000 first-home buyers.
Australian citizens who are at least 18 years old and have an annual income of $90,000 or less are eligible, while couples earning $120,000 are also eligible.
The government would provide 40 percent of the purchase price for new construction and 30 percent for existing homes.
Applicants must provide a minimum 2 percent deposit.
Channel Seven has been contacted for comment.
