Greens MP labels attacks over housing a distraction

Max Chandler-Mather says 'disappointing' attacks on him are a distraction from the housing crisis. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather says personal attacks against him for opposing the government's housing plan are merely a distraction from broader issues in the sector,

Debate has stalled on the government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund after the Greens deferred the bill, arguing not enough was being done to protect renters.