One of Australia’s largest shopping centre operators is exploring whether it can build apartments on 42 of its shopping centres. But while some claim this could help the affordable housing crisis, others have reservations. One of Australia’s largest shopping centre operators is exploring whether it can build apartments on 42 of its shopping centres. But while some claim this could help the affordable housing crisis, others have reservations. Housing Policy, Rental Housing, Shopping Mall, State and Territory Parliament Latest business news