Thursday, 5 March 2026

 Nathan LAMBERT (Preston) (14:52): (1557) My question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources, and my question is: how is the Allan Labor government supporting energy efficiency upgrades in rental properties? In answering that question, we would be particularly interested in any details about the different rebates for owner-occupied properties and rental properties and how the government is ensuring low-quality appliances do not enter the market and end up in rental homes. This inquiry comes from a number of conversations we have had locally, including recently with Glenn, a Preston resident who is working with his landlord to upgrade their rental property. Glenn did note some of the differences in eligibility between owner-occupied properties and rental properties. We have chatted about some of the additional complexities. We certainly do not want to be subsidising wealthy property investors who then claw back all the benefits through rent increases anyway, and we do means test a lot of these programs. Any information that the minister could provide about how we are effectively supporting good energy upgrades in rental properties would be greatly appreciated.

Michael O’Brien: On a point of order, Speaker, I would like to draw your attention to adjournment matter 1431, which I asked on 19 November last year for the attention of the Minister for Police, which has not yet been answered and is therefore overdue.