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Jacob Shteyman

'Vested interests' protest against housing tax changes

There's rival modelling on the potential effects of tax changes on the rental market. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

Rival forecasts showing a dire outcome for renters from the government's tax changes are being dismissed by Labor as the work of "vested interests".

Health Minister Mark Butler said it was hardly surprising the real estate lobby would defend the status quo after property industry groups released modelling claiming the impact of the tax package would be worse for rent prices and housing supply than Treasury forecasts.

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