Greens appeal to renters with regulator that could fine real estate agencies

National Renters Protection Authority is one of several rental policies minor party is taking to the election as possible kingmakers in a hung parliament

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The Greens have their eyes firmly focused on winning over renters at the next election, with a new policy aimed at giving tenants more power in resolving disputes with their landlords.

The Greens have announced plans to establish a National Renters Protection Authority (NRPA) which would only deal with tenancy disputes, including enforcing national minimum standards the party has put forward, covering ventilation, heating, cooling and insulation.

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