The Greens welcome the commencement of a long-awaited review of Tasmania’s rental laws, with the release of a discussion paper for public comment.
New TasCOSS and TUT State of Housing Dashboard data shows that things are only getting harder for Tasmanian renters.
The new Quarterly Rental Review from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) shows that rents are continuing to rise and vacancy rates lower, while landlords’ profits go up.
We acknowledge there is rental assistance in the Budget, of course, but as has been required for so long, we need some structural reform in this space so as rents are controlled to make sure that the rights of tenants are protected and rents are not excessive. Why are you so resistant to introducing this kind of reform to assist some Tasmanians who are so deeply in need?
Labor's announcement of new measures to improve rights for renters are welcome, and show the success the Greens have had in making this a key election issue. However we are disappointed Labor are still refusing to take the most critical step of all - protecting people from massive, unreasonable rent hikes.
The government’s announcement of measures to start to address the state’s rental crisis is welcome, and show the success the Greens have had in putting the needs of renters high on the political agenda. However while this is a step in the right direction, it doesn’t go far enough.
The Liberals’ new housing strategy has a lot of nice words but will be meaningless unless it’s backed up by concrete commitments and action.
The Liberals and Labor have voted down a Greens' Bill aimed at reforming Tasmania's rental laws
On behalf of Tasmanian renters and those struggling to find a home, the Greens will bring on for debate our Bill to reform the state’s rental laws
As you are well aware, renters are doing it tough. The need for laws to protect renters' rights are well articulated, understood and overdue.