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Indigenous Organisations Condemn NT Government’s Rent Raise for Remote Residents

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Indigenous organisations in the Northern Territory say the Territory government is moving to undermine the rights of Indigenous tenants.  Last week, the NT government introduced legislation to Parliament to amend the Territory’s Housing Act. It will allow the government to raise rents without talking to tenants.  The Remote Rent Framework, introduced by the former Labor …

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Australia’s first Renter Confidence Index reveals challenges faced by Victorians

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Australia’s inaugural Renter Confidence Index demonstrates broad concern surrounding Victoria’s rental landscape and its 1.5 million renters, including lease increases, complaints processes and renting standards. The RCI was launched earlier this week by The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) at Parliament House together with the Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs and industry representatives. The RCI …

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Sydney’s Inner West Council Approves New Housing Plan

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Last night, Sydney’s Inner West Council narrowly approved the Fairer Future Plan, which promises to build 20,000 to 30,000 new homes over the next 15 years. The plan also aims to increase social housing with the redevelopment of five council-owned carparks and incentives for churches and faith-based charities to redevelop their land. Marlena Holdernesse asked …

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