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. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS 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 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.