Victorian Premier flags historic housing shake-up

Renters could benefit from reforms being considered by the Victorian Government. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch

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Landlords could be limited to one rent rise every two years under a Victorian Government plan to ease rental stress. While the proposal has won support from tenants groups, it's been labelled "disastrous" and "nonsensical" by the real estate institute.

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