22nd Jun 2023, 11:38 AM – Senate Committees - Community Affairs References Committee; Reference - Rental crisis

The majority voted in favour of a motion introduced by Victorian Senator Janet Rice (Greens), which means it was successful.

Motion text

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.