Government dismisses Greens call for two-year rent freeze
The Greens are calling for a nationwide two-year rent freeze to allow incomes to catch up with surging prices but the idea has been dismissed by the Federal Government.
Greens housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather says rents are out of control. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
The Federal Government has dismissed as unworkable a call by the Greens for a nationwide two-year freeze on rent increases.
The party also wants to see rent increases capped at 2 per cent every 24 months once the two-year suspension lapses to ease pressure on tenants.
In the 12 months to June, rents have soared 9.1 per cent across capital cities and 10.8 per cent in regional areas, CoreLogic data shows.
Greens housing spokesperson Max Chandler…
