No to San Francisco: Greens Plan Knocked Back as Labor Minister Rejects Rent Controls

No to San Francisco: Greens Plan Knocked Back as Labor Minister Rejects Rent Controls
A homeless person sleeps on a bench in front of closed retail stores in San Francisco, Calif., on April 16, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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The New South Wales (NSW) Housing Minister Rose Jackson has become the first Labor state minister to swat down the left-wing Greens’ campaign for Australia to adopt rent controls to deal with its housing crisis.

On June 27, federal Greens housing spokesperson, Max Chandler-Mather, reiterated his party’s position citing San Francisco as an example Australian authorities should follow.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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