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.


Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3515
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au

Past Public Hearings

27 Sep 2023: Melbourne
30 Aug 2023: Canberra
24 Aug 2023: Sydney

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Inquiry Status

Completed

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