Sunrise host Nat Barr slammed for being ‘out of touch’ after making rare admission about her own sons

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, which put her in a much better position to financially support her children Hunter, 19, and Lachlan, 22, (pictured center) than other Australians.

Barr’s former co-host, David Koch, reportedly earned more than $1.5 million a year despite working only four days a week.

Channel Seven has been contacted for comment.

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.

The government resubmitted the bill to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, which will ensure that they will buy houses together with approximately 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 with an income of $120,000 can also apply.

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.

Ms Hume said the Coalition ‘didn’t agree’ with the bill.

“No one wants to own their home with Anthony Albanese,” she said on Sunrise.

Barr is seen driving her Audi through Sydney

‘They want to own their house outright. It’s a terrible idea.

“The only way to increase homeownership in this country is to increase supply.”

The Greens and the Coalition had previously voted to delay setting up the scheme, with the Prime Minister hinting the laws could be used as a trigger for double dissolution.

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said discussions were still ongoing with the Greens about finding common ground, but admitted the government was growing irritated by the delay.

“We have been frustrated every step of the way by the Greens and the Opposition, who have allowed legislation such as the Housing Australia Future Fund to be delayed for a year because of the performance around it,” she told ABC Radio on Wednesday.

‘We could have tackled this legislation. Unfortunately, the opposition and the Greens voted to postpone it and not allow it to be debated for even two months. So if they have changed their position, the Greens know our door is always open.”

While the Greens said they would support the bill if the government introduced a rent freeze or changes to negative gearing, party leader Adam Bandt said they were prepared to pledge support if Labor changed any of its positions.

Mr Bandt said bigger changes were needed in the housing system.

He said the government had made it clear they did not want to change the plan.

“This tinkering around the edges, while the problem for people is getting worse every day, is not (the solution).”

The scheme would be open to 10,000 people annually for four years.

However, the Greens have raised concerns that people covered by the scheme would have to pay back large sums of money to the government if they exceed an income threshold.