advocacy

Submission to the federal inquiry into the worsening rental crisis

07/08/23

Uniting Communities thanks the Australian Parliament’s Senate Standing Community Affairs References Committee for undertaking an inquiry into the worsening rental crisis in Australia.  

We know that far too many Australians do not have a safe place to call home and for most, securing an affordable rental property in the current market is all but impossible. Renters face significant challenges in affordability, safety and security of their housing.  

Our submission focuses on issues experienced by tenants in South Australia including recommendations on rent increases, evictions, minimum energy efficiency standards, fixed appliances, rent bidding and improved enforcement. Many of the issues highlighted are consistent across other states. 

Submission to the federal inquiry into the worsening rental crisis