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.