Support for Rough Sleepers Welcome
The Greens warmly welcome the Premier’s announcement today that more support will be provided to homeless Tasmanians.
Apr
2020
29
Housing
Apr
2020
22
COVID-19 Rent Freeze Welcome
Residential tenants can breathe a sigh of relief after the Premier’s announcement today of a freeze on rent increases.
Apr
2020
9
Time to Move on Residential Rents Too
The Premier has today issued a Notice prohibiting evictions and freezing rent increases in commercial properties.
Apr
2020
6
Ensuring Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing During COVID-19
The tenants in the 20-unit complex in Hobart facing a huge rent hike is further evidence the State Government must enact a freeze on rent increases.
Apr
2020
3
Evictions Freeze Order Welcome
We welcome the Order, gazetted today, to protect tenants in private or public rental homes from eviction.
Apr
2020
1
COVID-19 Rental Evictions Order
The Greens are glad to hear the Premier say he will issue an Order today to protect tenants in private or public rental homes from evictions.
Mar
2020
6
Liberals Must Enact Rent Controls to Protect Tenants
The latest CoreLogic data confirms what too many renters know - Hobart has become unaffordable for many.
Feb
2020
20
Liberals’ Failure Laid Bare on Social Justice Day
World Social Justice Day shines the spotlight on Premier Gutwein’s promise of a ‘compassionate’ government for Tasmania.
Feb
2020
17
NRAS Rent Hikes a Result of Poor Government Planning
The end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has not been planned for by the Liberals in government.
Feb
2020
14
Housing Inquiry Report Confirms Need for Major Reform
An increase in funding for social housing, rent reform and curbs on short stay accommodation are essential to tackling Tasmania’s housing crisis.