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Treasurer says budget will include ‘additional measures’ to help renters as Greens launch last-ditch bid to restart negotiations

Their proposal would see the federal government work with states and territories to freeze rent increases nationwide.

Vulnerable Australians might miss out on affordable housing as Labor's key policy hits a major roadblock, failing to clinch the support needed.

A rally attended by the CFMEU, Greens, and independent senators called for more ambitious commitments to social and affordable housing.

Greens drew support at a rally outside Parliament House, also attended by independent senator David Pocock

Renters say they will be disappointed if the Greens compromise on Labor's housing fund, pointing to the deal on the government's climate bill.

The federal government's election commitment to fund 30,000 social and affordable homes over the next five years is yet to win enough support to pass, despite being due to be voted on in the Senate this week.

The government wants to pass the bill as a priority but it needs the support of the Greens, who warn it is a ‘gamble’ and want direct investment in affordable housing

The government is yet to secure enough support for its proposed multi-billion-dollar housing fund, with the crossbench arguing the plan does not go far enough to help Australians struggling to keep a roof over their head.