❓ Hon Tim Clifford asks the Treasurer about economic modelling of rent controls and rent increases. The Treasurer responds that no such modelling has been done, and the government is focused on increasing housing supply.
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(1) Has the Government ever done any economic modelling of rent controls? (2) If yes to (1), could the associated documentation be tabled please? (3) Has the Government ever done any economic modelling of the impact of rent increases on the West Australian economy? (4) If yes to (3), could the associated documentation be tabled please?
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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer
Response time
6 days
1-4. No. The Government’s focus is increasing the supply of housing, which is the best way to improve affordability.
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