Australian housing policy becomes political flashpoint

Senate rejection of two key aspects of Labor's housing affordability plans may result in an early election

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  • Opposition block
  • Help To Buy bill
  • Build To Rent reform
  • Supply squeeze likely to worsen
  • Building activity weakens
  • Labour shortages growing
  • Industry insolvencies rising
  • Tax reforms discussion rekindled
  • Negative gearing
  • Capital gains
  • Labor wary of opposition pact
  • Slim Labor victory
  • Opposition alliance
  • Hung parliament

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