Australia should look to Germany’s rental system

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By Leith van Onselen

Fairfax’s Jessica Irvine has published a ripper article today calling for broad reform of renters rights and taxation policies biasing home ownership over renting:

Housing should satisfy a basic human need for shelter and security. It should suit the needs of each individual. Whether that is achieved by owning, or renting, should not matter.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.