Greens party in Australia considers negotiating with the federal government on "Help to Buy" housing policy, aiming for a phase-out of tax handouts for property investors, rent cap, and increased public housing.

Australia's Greens party is considering negotiating with the federal government over its "Help to Buy" housing policy, despite the party's housing spokesman, Max Chandler-Mather, claiming that the scheme benefits only 0.2% of renters while driving up house prices for the rest. The Greens may support the policy if they can negotiate a phase-out of tax handouts for property investors, a cap on rent increases, and increased public housing.

February 18, 2024
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