Terms of reference

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.