Queensland announces $160M rental relief package, implementing a ban on rent bidding, creating a portable bond scheme, & providing 48-hour notice for property entry, among other measures.

The Queensland government, led by Premier Steven Miles, has announced a $160 million rental relief package aimed at aiding struggling tenants and addressing the current housing crisis. This package will beef up rental laws, ban rent bidding, and enforce penalties on agents who engage or encourage it. The relief package is an extension of the Labor government's long-term housing plan and will be distributed over five years, among more than 20 existing supports and services, including bond loans, rental grants, and rental security subsidies.

February 04, 2024
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