Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s legislation aimed at providing social housing across Australia has been delayed after the Greens successfully motioned to postpone the vote until October. The delay is intended to allow time for the national cabinet to address reforms strengthening renters’ rights. Labor’s attempt to vote on the bill was defeated. Greens leader Adam Bandt has put pressure on Albanese and the Labor premiers to implement a rent freeze and limit rent increases. The Greens have criticized Labor for not taking action on these issues despite allocating additional funds for housing. The deferral of the Housing Affordability Future Fund (HAFF) comes after the government made concessions to the bill, including eliminating the earnings cap and injecting $2 billion into social housing investment. The Greens claim that Labor can make further changes to meet their demands and accuse them of allowing waiting lists for social housing to grow. However, housing advocates have called on the Greens to pass the HAFF, emphasizing the urgent need for housing. Critics argue that the Greens’ refusal to support the legislation harms the people who voted for them and prevents access to housing in the future.