Nat Barr has been called out by some Sunrise viewers after she said she was worried about her adult sons buying a house amid Australia’s housing crisis.
“I’m in the fortunate position that I was able to buy mine (house) when they were cheaper years ago, but I don’t know how my kids are going to buy one,” Barr said during the breakfast program Wednesday morning.
However, many pointed out that the Sunrise presenter reportedly had a salary of more than $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,” someone joked.
“She makes enough money to buy them one,” said another.
“Check your privilege, Nat,” a third added.
Another called to say Barr was out of contact.
Barr has never disclosed her exact salary, although Daily Mail Australia understands she earns more than $1 million a year.
Nat Barr has been called out by some Sunrise viewers after she said she was concerned about her adult sons buying a house during Australia’s housing crisis, while speaking to Housing Minister Clare O’Neil’s guests (left ) and financial opposition spokeswoman Senator Jane Hume (right). )
Many pointed out that the Sunrise host reportedly had 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 Aussies.
Her comments came during a discussion on the Government’s Help To Buy Bill, with guests including Housing Minister Clare O’Neil and opposition finance spokeswoman Senator Jane Hume.
It comes after the government reintroduced the bill, which would see them buy houses together with around 40,000 first-home buyers, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Australian citizens who are at least 18 years old and have an annual income of $90,000 or less are eligible, while couples with an income of $120,000 are also eligible.
The government would pay 40 percent of the purchase price for new construction, and 30 percent for existing homes.
Applicants must make a minimum 2 percent deposit.
Channel Seven has been contacted for comment.
