The Quicky Would Stopping Rent Increases Actually Help Or Just Mess Up The Economy?
The Greens recently announced policy, which would freeze rental prices for the next two years.
While some like the sound of that, others including some economists don't think the plan will be good for the market or the economy in the long term.
Today The Quicky, speaks to those on both sides of the argument for rent stabilisation measures, and we hear from listeners right around the country to hear just how much we're paying for a roof over our heads.
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Brendan Coates - Economic Policy Program Director at the Grattan Institute
Max Chandler-Mather - Greens MP for Griffith and the spokesperson for Housing and Homelessness
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
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