LiSTNR’s The Briefing podcast lays out 4 ways politicians could fix the rental crisis

With rental prices surging and vacancy rates at record lows, young Australians are finding it harder than ever to secure housing.

So, with the 2025 Federal Election approaching, it begs the question: What could actually be done to fix the crisis?

In LiSTNR’s The Briefing podcast, Edward Cavanough, Chief Executive of the McKell Institute, breaks down four key policy changes that could make renting fairer and more affordable.

Speaking with host Bension Siebert, Cavanough calls out all major political parties – Labor, the Coalition, and the Greens – for failing to offer real solutions, instead presenting four practical fixes politicians should be considering.

“It’s now time to shape national policy and national debate in the interest of renters, just as much as anyone else in the economy,” he says.

Listen to LiSTNR’s The Briefing here.