Australia had rent control in wartime. War on coronavirus demands the same response
- Written by Liam Davies, PhD Candidate, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
The COVID-19 pandemic is likened to a “war on two fronts” by senior government figures, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. On one front is the pandemic, which threatens to put unprecedented strain on the health system; on the other front, the lockdown is devastating the economy and employment.
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