Greens threaten Brisbane landlords with huge rates rises if they increase rents
by Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6G4NJ)
Greens unveil policy designed to freeze rents at January 2023 levels in battle for Brisbane city council
The Greens say they would introduce an effective rent freeze across Brisbane by enacting massive land rates increases for any property investors who increase the rent.
The announcement on Monday will be a centrepiece of the Greens' campaign for the Brisbane city council, a city where nearly four in 10 homes are occupied by renters.
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