Renters’ Pain Worsens Amidst Another Increase
New reports released by Domain and Cotality paint a stark picture of worsening pain for renters, as rents continue to rise.
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2026
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2026
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9,500 Tasmanians Waiting for Social Housing
More than 9,500 people are waiting for social housing in Tasmania, including almost 3,000 children.
May
2026
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500 Homes Lost to Airbnb in a Year
CBOS’ new short stay accommodation statistics show 500 whole-homes have been lost to short stay in little more than a year.
May
2026
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Protecting essential services
I rise to talk about this MPI on essential services and add my voice in relation to the importance of protecting them.
May
2026
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Protecting essential services
The influx of correspondence from essential services right across the board who are deeply concerned about how they will continue to operate in the forthcoming budget.
May
2026
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State of Government Housing Unacceptable
Government social and affordable housing tenants have had to apply to the Residential Tenancy Commissioner to get action on unacceptable living conditions.
Apr
2026
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Minimum Wage Earners Can’t Afford Rent
People making minimum wage can’t afford a room in an average-priced Tasmanian share house, according to Anglicare Tasmania’s latest Rental Affordability Snapshot.
Apr
2026
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Social Housing Need Grows, Tasmania’s Children Impacted
The Housing Register hit another record high, rising beyond 5,500 applicants, according to new Homes Tasmania data.
Apr
2026
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Rents and Vacancy Rates Hit Record Levels Amidst Fuel Crisis
Hobart rents recorded the largest quarterly increase in four years, while vacancy rates dropped to record lows, according to Domain’s Quarterly Rental Report.
Apr
2026
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Rising Rents Require Government Action
Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review shows rents are continuing to rise while vacancy rates lower in Hobart.