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Rent bidding is illegal so why is it still happening?

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Dozens of people of all ages line up outside a "For Lease" sign at a Sydney apartment building.
Some young Australians feel forced into rent bidding to secure somewhere to live. (ABC News: Nick Sas)

Rent bidding is illegal across most of Australia, but you've told us it's still happening all the time. So now that Queensland has announced new rules to stop the practice, could they be replicated around the country?

And yeah, ignore that text from your boss. We're talking about the right to disconnect outside of working hours. 

Guests:

  • Dr Chris Martin, senior research fellow, UNSW
  • Dr Gabrielle Golding, senior lecturer, University of Adelaide

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