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Renters Caught in Housing Tax Debate | Perth News
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Labor’s new housing tax plan could add $10 a week to renters’ bills, sparking fierce debate as property groups warn rents might spike fivefold — a claim Labor dismisses as exaggerated. Health Minister Mark Butler defends Treasury modeling, noting millions of rentals are shielded and rent growth has slowed since the budget. Opposition leader Jane Hume counters that Australians are already suffering from rising rents and lack of housing investment, blaming Labor for knowing the tax hike would drive up costs. The feud escalated over new home building, with Hume citing falling values and Butler countering with record-high home loans. Renters remain caught in the crossfire as affordability and cost-of-living pressures mount.
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