Senate debates

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Committees

Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

11:33 am

Photo of Janet RiceJanet Rice (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report, with an interim report to be presented by

23 September 2023 to aid in the deliberations of the National Cabinet on renters'

rights, and a final report to be presented by 28 November 2023:

The worsening rental crisis in Australia, with particular reference to:

(a) the experience of renters and people seeking rental housing,

(b) rising rents and rental affordability;

(c) actions that can be taken by governments to reduce rents or limit rent rises;

(d) improvements to renters' rights, including rent stabilisation, length of leases

and no grounds evictions;

(e) factors impacting supply and demand of affordable rentals;

(f) international experience of policies that effectively support renters;

(g) the impact of government programs on the rental sector; and

(h) any other related matters.

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