Why didn't Labor agree to a rent freeze?

<p>The government says its key policy on affordable and social housing will pass the senate this week – after securing the support of the Greens yesterday.</p><p>The Greens had hoped to force the government to impose a cap on rents, but after months of tense debate, the bill will pass without a rent freeze.</p><p>So how did rent caps become such a sticking point? Are they even possible in Australia? And do they actually work?</p><p>Today, honorary research fellow in urban geography and planning, and contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Dr Kate Shaw, on why rent controls are so controversial. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Honorary Research Fellow in Urban Geography and Planning Dr Kate Shaw</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>