❓ Hon Tim Clifford asks about the state government's plans to address rent increases as the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) concludes, impacting low to moderate-income tenants. The parliamentary secretary's response points to existing support services.
AnsweredQoN 227Legislative Council
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National Rental Affordability Scheme—Rent increases
227. Hon Tim Clifford to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Housing and Works:
The National Rental
Affordability Scheme (NRAS) is winding down and will formally conclude on 30
June 2026. While many properties have already exited the scheme, the final
remaining dwellings under the 10-year incentive scheme will be phased out by that
date. All NRAS incentives and obligations will cease by that date and many
properties will likely return to the private market at full rent, affecting low
to moderate-income tenants.
(1) What plans has the state government
made to deal with the effect of the increases?
(2) Which groups of people or
demographics are most likely to be affected?
227. Hon Tim Clifford to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Housing and Works:
The National Rental
Affordability Scheme (NRAS) is winding down and will formally conclude on 30
June 2026. While many properties have already exited the scheme, the final
remaining dwellings under the 10-year incentive scheme will be phased out by that
date. All NRAS incentives and obligations will cease by that date and many
properties will likely return to the private market at full rent, affecting low
to moderate-income tenants.
(1) What plans has the state government
made to deal with the effect of the increases?
(2) Which groups of people or
demographics are most likely to be affected?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following answer
on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works.
(1)–(2) The National Rental Affordability Scheme was
a federal government scheme subsidising private development that was ceased for
new builds by the former Liberal–National federal government. Tenants may be
eligible for a range of services and supports dependent on their individual
circumstances and are encouraged to complete a housing options assessment.
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following answer
on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works.
(1)–(2) The National Rental Affordability Scheme was
a federal government scheme subsidising private development that was ceased for
new builds by the former Liberal–National federal government. Tenants may be
eligible for a range of services and supports dependent on their individual
circumstances and are encouraged to complete a housing options assessment.
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