Wednesday, 1 April 2026


Constituency questions

Northern Metropolitan Region


Sheena WATT

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Northern Metropolitan Region

 Sheena WATT (Northern Metropolitan) (12:48): (2280) My constituency question is for the Minister for Consumer Affairs. In the Northern Metro Region our rental market is more competitive than ever, with more Victorians now renting. Having a secure and affordable place to call home is a necessity. We have already led the nation by stopping no-fault evictions and banning the practice of rental bidding. We have also introduced a mandatory standard rental application form to stop agents asking for unnecessary personal information. These changes are about respect and ensuring that the rights of renters in the north are protected. Our government has a record of protecting Victorians in the housing market, and it is vital that these protections continue to evolve to meet the needs of the growing community. The question to the minister, on behalf of some young people I know looking to put in an application soon for their own rental property, is: what are some of the other rental reforms the Allan Labor government has delivered to help benefit and protect renters in the Northern Metro region?