Why didn't Labor agree to a rent freeze?

The government says its key policy on affordable and social housing will pass the senate this week – after securing the support of the Greens yesterday. The Greens had hoped to force the government to impose a cap on rents, but after months of tense debate, the bill will pass without a rent freeze. So how did rent caps become such a sticking point? Are they even possible in Australia? And do they actually work? Today, honorary research fellow in urban geography and planning, and contributor to The Saturday Paper , Dr Kate Shaw, on why rent controls are so controversial. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Honorary Research Fellow in Urban Geography and Planning Dr Kate Shaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.