Australian PM Albanese considers double dissolution election over housing policy stalemate.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has not dismissed the possibility of a double dissolution election to resolve a stalemate over key housing policies, specifically the "Help to Buy" and "Build to Rent" initiatives. The Greens oppose these reforms unless amended, leading to tensions between the parties. Experts suggest a double dissolution may be more political theater than beneficial for Labor, with risks of a less favorable outcome for Albanese's government.

September 17, 2024
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