Deepening Rental Crisis Sparks Urgent Plea for Action

Deepening Rental Crisis Sparks Urgent Plea for Action
Signage for a real estate property is seen in Carlton North, Melbourne, Australia, on July 18, 2018. AAP Image/James Ross
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As the nation’s housing crisis intensifies, Australians are being warned the spiralling cost of rent threatens to affect everyone.

Two ideas—and the politicians pushing them to help renters across the nation—might need to work together as the long-term trend of worsening affordability continues.