Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Residential Tenancies, Housing and Social Services Regulation Amendment (Administration and Other Matters) Bill 2022

Introduction and first reading

Mr WYNNE (Richmond—Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing) (12:07): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 in relation to rented premises which are public housing for which Homes Victoria is the residential rental provider, to amend the Housing Act 1983 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 in relation to the provision of affordable housing, to amend the Housing Act 1983 to provide for Homes Victoria, to extend the default commencement date of the Social Services Regulation Act 2021 and amend the Supported Residential Services (Private Proprietors) Act 2010 to extend the operation of expiring regulations under that act, to consequentially amend other acts and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

Mr RIORDAN (Polwarth) (12:09): I just ask the minister for a brief explanation.

Mr WYNNE (Richmond—Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing) (12:09): Do you want me to do that again for you?

Ms Allan interjected.

Mr WYNNE: I will read that bit again if you like. This is quite an important bill. It is a bill for an act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 in relation to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal considering community impact statements submitted by the director of housing. It addresses a gap in the definition of a ‘common area’ in public housing estates, amends the Housing Act 1983 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 in relation to the provision of affordable housing, amends the Housing Act 1983 to provide for Homes Victoria and extends the default commencement date of the Social Services Regulation Act 2021 to 1 July 2024.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.