Reported about 6 hours ago
Australia is facing a housing crisis similar to that of the U.S., leading to a controversial proposal to tax unused bedrooms in homes as a solution. The suggestion, which emerged from research indicating a mismatch between household sizes and the number of bedrooms, has met fierce backlash from Australians who see it as an unfair punishment. Critics, including politicians and economists, argue it could be politically disastrous. In the U.S., concerns over housing affordability are also rising, prompting government officials to consider measures to address the crisis.
Source: YAHOO