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Littleproud acutely criticizes these initiatives, asserting that the ACTU tends to get what it demands, often at the expense of renters and the broader market supply. He warns that such policies could reduce the supply of rental properties, pushing up prices and making housing even less affordable for ordinary Australians.
He emphasizes that the government’s focus should be on increasing housing supply, encouraging more building and higher-density developments rather than restricting investment. This approach, he argues, would better serve those unable to buy or rent homes—those most vulnerable to market shortages.