This policy discussion paper argues that the Commonwealth is underutilising its taxation powers in relation to the welfare of rental housing tenants.

This is because of opaque and unaccountable tax concessions to private residential rental investor-landlords.

The paper sets out the case for a national reform of rental tenancy subsidies and regulation that links landlord access to negative gearing and capital gains discounts to improved dwelling quality and tenancy conditions.

For further details see the full report here.