Jim Chalmers attacks ‘coalition of weirdos’ as Labor pushes Senate to vote on housing fund next week

Treasurer says budget will include ‘additional measures’ to help renters as Greens launch last-ditch bid to restart negotiations

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Labor has increased pressure on the Greens over the housing affordability future fund, signalling it wants the Senate to vote on the bill next week and labelling those opposed a “coalition of weirdos”.

That jibe was delivered by the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, on Friday ahead of a budget that he said would include “additional measures” to help renters.

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