Queensland Greens are advocating for a two-year rental freeze and a one percent cap on prices in the upcoming October election. They estimate that renters could have saved an average of $5,395 since 2022 if a rental cap had been introduced. The call for further action comes amid a rental crisis in the state, with median weekly rent prices sitting at $550, a 22 percent increase in two years. The Queensland government has already implemented some measures to address the issue, including outlawing bidding and limiting rent increases to once every 12 months. However, the Greens and Anglicare Australia believe these measures do not go far enough and are calling for stricter regulations.