Rental accommodation
Gary MAAS (Narre Warren South) (17:32): (550) My short adjournment matter that I am raising for the Minister for Consumer Affairs concerns renter supports, as announced in the housing statement. The action I seek is that the minister provide an update on how this support will benefit my constituents in Narre Warren South. I am really glad to hear that our government has announced an injection of $2 million as part of the housing statement to help take pressure off renters. The funding is on top of the government’s $25 million every year to assist at-risk renters to stay in private rental accommodation. It really is important to increase access for renters to secure housing and to ensure that there are fair negotiations that involve all parties and renters rights. On that basis I would look forward to sharing the minister’s response with my community.