Greens push for more change after PM’s $2bn social housing pledge

‘Of course’ … Max Chandler-Mather says he is confident further negotiations with Labor can secure federal money to support rent caps and freezes. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Greens have claimed victory in securing an additional $2bn for social housing across Australia, but say it is not yet enough to secure their support for the government’s Housing Australia Future Fund.

Instead, the Greens plan to continue to push for federal action on rent caps and freezes in a bid to deal with the country’s housing crisis.