Thursday, 17 August 2023

Housing affordability

Aiv PUGLIELLI (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (09:44): Yearly unlimited rent increases are still unlimited rent increases. We need to limit the amount that rents are rising so that people are not pushed out of their homes by unreasonable rent hikes. Yesterday was the Premier’s opportunity to push for true action for renters, and instead, at national cabinet, he has agreed to measures that will have literally no impact on renters in Victoria – none. It is rental stress, business as usual, here in Victoria – an absolute missed opportunity to freeze rents or even just cap the amounts that rents can rise. Thanks for nothing.