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Now that's some good suggestions! Especially as you mentioned for people on Centrelink payments. Why pay them the amount and then leave it to them to pay the rent - usually late. Just get the rent directly deposited to the landlord and then the tennants receives the remainder.

ahhhh but Jase, Labor is'nt looking for our vote! They're looking to strengthen their support amongst their core demographic, and hopefully collect some concerned Liberal voting first home owners along the way! Does'nt matter if investors will ever go for it or not, as long as it gets Labor...

Arkay, I believe it also has to do with Labor not really being able to find another strong topic with which they can attack the govt. on. At the moment, this is a big issue for a lot of people, and an area where a lot of (relatively) cheap and popular promises can be made for political point...

Couple points that is raised with me: a) "20% discount to market rent" - what happens in 2yrs when rents have increased substantially more again and become unaffordable again? b) Might not be attractive to all investors anyway depending on individual circumstances. c) Does that mean...