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Manufactured_Homes_Residential_Parks_Amendment_Bill_2010 This submission proposes the introduction of the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2010 (the Bill) which addresses issues identified during a review of the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (the Act). The Act provides for the positioning and occupancy of manufactured homes in residential parks. The main object of the Act is to regulate and promote fair trading
Qld Govt policy position re Outstations The Queensland Government has committed to the national Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Indigenous Reform Agreement to close the gap between the life outcomes and opportunities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their non-Indigenous counterparts, particularly in relation to life expectancy, under five years child mortality, access to early childhood
Consultation for the Qld Strategy for reducing Homelessness 2010-2020 The development of a 10 year Queensland Strategy for Reducing Homelessness (the Strategy) will provide a Queensland vision for reducing homelessness and a framework for the development of homelessness community action plans. The Strategy will provide a platform to build on past and existing work, drive further reforms, ensure our investment is achieving effective outcomes, and improve our future p
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Amendment Bill 2011 The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Amendment Bill 2011 implements the national uniform laws on residential tenancy databases adopted by the Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs. In particular, the amendments to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 assist applicants for rental properties to understand the use of tenancy databases and to obtain a copy of
Establishment of core principles to assess housing impacts The Queensland Government has put in place stronger social impact assessment for significant resource projects. The Coordinator-General now requires proponents with resource projects subject to Environmental Impact Assessment to conduct a Social Impact Assessment and to prepare a Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP). The Coordinator-General also routinely sets conditions where needed on social i
Extension to the Cape York Welfare Reform Trail The Cape York Welfare Reform Trial (the Trial) commenced in July 2008 and aims to build stronger and more resilient communities; re-establish local Indigenous authority; enable children to achieve their full potential; support engagement in the real economy; and move individuals and families from welfare housing to home ownership. The Trial operates in Aurukun, Hope Vale, Coen and Mossman Gorge wi
Oonoonba, Roma, Woolloongabba Dev Schemes The Urban Land Development Authority 2007 (ULDA Act) provides for particular parts of Queensland to be declared as Urban Development Areas (UDAs) and establishes the Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA) to plan, carry out, promote or coordinate and control the development of land in those areas. The three proposed UDAs of Oonoonba, Roma and Woolloongabba fall under the regional housing diversit
Learning Earning Active Places strategy Around 78 percent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in Queensland live in cities and towns. ‘LEAP: Learning Earning Active Places—a strategy for improving access to education, employment, health and housing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders in urban and regional areas’ has been developed as part of the Government’s commitment to close the g
Queensland Strategy for Reducing Homelessness The Queensland Strategy for Reducing Homelessness sets out the Queensland Government’s vision and priorities for reducing homelessness and continued progress towards realignment, improvement and innovation in the service system to address homelessness. Homelessness in Queensland affects around 26,000 people on any given night. Young people aged 12 to 25 years old and Indigenous people are parti
Sustainable Planning Amendment Bill 2011 Amendments to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 will facilitate the introduction of an adopted infrastructure charging regime across Queensland. The introduction of an adopted infrastructure charging regime for a three year period, while further infrastructure charging reform is underway, is a key recommendation of the Infrastructure Charges Taskforce. The amendments to Sustainable Planning Act
Queensland Govt submission - Inquiry into use of fly-in fly-out drive-in drive-out workforce practices in regional Australia The use of ‘fly-in, fly-out’ (FIFO) and ‘drive-in, drive-out’ (DIDO) workforces associated with employment in the mining industry has recently attracted significant national attention. The Standing Committee on Regional Australia will inquire into and report on the use of FIFO/DIDO workforce practices in regional Australia (FIFO/DIDO Inquiry). The Standing Committee is seeking submissions on a br
Housing and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 Australian Housing Ministers (State, Territory and Commonwealth) are establishing a consistent regulatory environment to support the growth and development of the not-for-profit community housing sector. This will contribute to a stronger business and governance environment for not-for-profit entities to partner with Government and the private sector, including financiers. Key features of this Na
Review of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 regulates residential tenancies and rooming accommodation in Queensland. It applies to rented houses, flats, townhouses, caravans and rooming accommodation. The Act is being reviewed to ensure its provisions remain relevant and appropriate to the changing residential rental sector. The objectives of the review are to ensure that: t
Response to retirement villages review On 29 November 2012, the Transport, Housing and Local Government Committee tabled its Report No. 13 entitled ‘Review of the Retirement Villages Act 1999’. The Transport, Housing and Local Government Committee made a total of 37 recommendations which covered a range of key issues affecting both residents and scheme operators at retirement villages. In accordance with section 107 of the Parliament o
Reappointment to the Brisbane Housing Company The Brisbane Housing Company Limited (BHCL) was established as a not-for-profit charitable company in 2002 under a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Brisbane City Council (the Council). BHCL is an independent public company limited by shares. BHCL has two types of shareholding, ordinary shares and community shares. The ordinary shareholders are the State, acting through the Dep
Homelessness to Housing Strategy The Queensland Government Six Month Action Plan January–June 2013 commits to the preparation of a homelessness strategy by June 2013. The proposed Homelessness-to-Housing Strategy will expand or enhance homelessness initiatives and models known to be producing results, along with some new initiatives associated with service system reform. All recommended actions will strongly link to better hous
Housing 2020 Housing 2020: Delivering a flexible, efficient and responsive housing assistance system for Queensland’s future sets out Government’s vision of developing a stronger service delivery role for community housing providers, and providing Queensland low-income households in need with appropriate housing assistance, including opportunities to secure affordable housing in the private housing market. Thr
Public Housing Rent Reforms Existing rent policy determines that rents in public housing are calculated at 25 percent of assessable income, with some exceptions, and are capped at a maximum of the market rent for the property. Assessable incomes currently include those that have a “housing component”. However, under this arrangement, there are more than one hundred allowances that are deemed non-assessable or have different
Appointment to the Board of Brisbane Housing Company Ltd The Brisbane Housing Company Limited (BHCL) was established as a not-for-profit charitable company in 2002 under a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Brisbane City Council (the Council). BHCL is an independent public company limited by shares. BHCL has two types of shareholding, ordinary shares and community shares. The ordinary shareholders are the State, acting through the Dep
Appointments to Residential Tenancies Authority The Residential Tenancies Authority’s Board of Directors (the Board) is established under Chapter 10, Part 3 of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. The role of the Board is to ensure the Authority is performing its functions and exercises its powers in an appropriate, effective and efficient way. The Board is required to include representatives of industry and consumer or
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2013 The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill) amends the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (RTRAA) to facilitate a smooth transfer of public housing tenancies to Community Housing Providers. The legislative amendments will enable a Community Housing Provider to capture Commonwealth Rent Assistance in the rent charged to
Plumbing and Drainage and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 The Bill amends the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 and the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 to establish a dedicated plumbing industry regulatory body within the Queensland Building and Construction Commission. The regulatory body will be known as the Service Trades Council. The Housing Act 2003 is amended by the Bill to introduce a deeming provision to clarify that any dev
Appointments to Board of Brisbane Housing Company Limited The Brisbane Housing Company (BHC) was established as a not-for-profit charitable company in 2002 under a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Brisbane City Council (the Council). BHC is an independent public company limited by shares. BHC has two types of shareholding, ordinary shares and community shares. The ordinary shareholders are the State, acting through the Department of
Queensland an age friendly community strategic direction statement The proposed seniors strategy follows the ‘age-friendly community’ model developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and is comprised of eight domains: social participation; transportation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; community support and health services; housing; and outdoor spaces and buildings. Queensland: an age-friend
Working together for better housing and sustainable communities Public Consultation Paper The Queensland Government has commenced work towards a new Queensland Housing Strategy for housing and homelessness that will reflect the government’s objectives for the community including providing responsive and integrated services and safe, secure and affordable housing options for all Queenslanders. The new Strategy will draw on other key bodies of work being undertaken across government an
Consultation on initiatives in the Queensland Building Plan The building construction industry is a significant contributor to the Queensland economy and one of the largest employers of Queenslanders, providing jobs across the State. In order to deliver confidence and security to advance the building and residential living sectors, the Queensland Government is developing a Queensland Building Plan in consultation with industry and community stakeholders.
Appointments to Board of Residential Tenancies Authority The Board of the Residential Tenancies Authority (the Board) is established under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (RTRA Act) and is responsible for the way that the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) performs its functions and exercises its powers, as well as ensuring the RTA performs its functions in an appropriate, effective and efficient way. The membership of
Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027 The Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027 (the Housing Strategy) is a new whole-of-government approach to reforming Queensland’s housing systems, addressing key points across the housing continuum including homelessness, social housing, affordable private rental, home ownership and retirement living. The Housing Strategy is the product of a concerted program of cross-government and community engag
Appointments of Directors to Board of Residential Tenancies Authority The Board of the Residential Tenancies Authority (the Board) is established under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (RTRA Act) and is responsible for the way that the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) performs its functions and exercises its powers, as well as ensuring the RTA performs its functions in an appropriate, effective and efficient way. The membership of th
Appointments to Board of Residential Tenancies Authority The Board of the Residential Tenancies Authority (the Board) is established under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (RTRA Act) and is responsible for the way that the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) performs its functions and exercises its powers, as well as ensuring the RTA performs its functions in an appropriate, effective and efficient way. The membership of
Social Housing Eligibility - Ex-gratia Payments During the 1950s through to the 1980s some Queensland children in the care of the State who did not have an identified mental illness, were placed in adult mental health institutions. In 2010, the Queensland Government apologised to those who, as children in the care of the State of Queensland, suffered in any way while resident in an adult mental health facility. In 2016, Queensland Health began
Government Response to the Final report on Residential Transition for Older Queenslanders The Advisory Taskforce on Residential Transition for Ageing Queenslanders has finalised its report, Residential Transition for Older Queenslanders August 2016, into emerging issues in meeting the housing and related needs of older people. The Queensland Government established the Taskforce to provide advice and recommendations for enabling older Queenslanders to retain their independence into thei
Appointments to South East Queensland Housing Supply Expert Panel The Premier announced the establishment of the South East Queensland (SEQ) Housing Supply Expert Panel with the purpose of ensuring that housing needs keep pace with the growth occurring in the SEQ region over the next 25 years. The panel would play a critical role in the delivery of the SEQ Growth Monitoring Program by providing the government with independent expert advice about how to appropria
Housing Legislation (Building Better Futures) Amendment Bill 2017 The Housing Legislation (Building Better Futures) Amendment Bill 2017 (the Bill) delivers key objectives of the Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027 by modernising the housing regulatory framework so consumers are protected and empowered, and the industry can supply quality services. The Bill amends the Housing Act 2003, Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003, Residential Services (Accr
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Action Plan 2019-2023 The Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027 (the Strategy) provides the ten-year framework driving key reforms and targeted investment to improve housing outcomes for Queenslanders. Under the framework of the Strategy, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Action Plan 2019-2023 (the Action Plan) will deliver place-based, person-centred responses, and a stronger sector to improve housing
Appointments to Board of Brisbane Housing Company Limited In 2002, the Brisbane Housing Company Limited (BHC) was established as a not-for-profit charitable company under a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Brisbane City Council (the Council). BHC is an independent public company limited by shares. BHC has two types of shareholding; Ordinary Shares and Community Shares. The Ordinary Shareholders are the State, acting through the Depar
Appointments to Board of Residential Tenancies Authority The Board of the Residential Tenancies Authority (the Board) is established under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act). The Board is responsible for the way that the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) performs its functions and exercises its powers, and for ensuring the RTA performs its functions in an appropriate, effective and efficient way. The membership of
SEQ Land Supply and growth challenges Response The Queensland Government released ShapingSEQ, the regional plan for South East Queensland (SEQ), in August 2017, providing a sustainable growth management framework for the region. The plan identifies that the majority of new growth in SEQ will be accommodated in existing urban areas. The SEQ Land Supply and Development Monitoring (LSDM) report has three years of data and emerging trends. The LSD
Appointments Board of the Residential Tenancies Authority The Board of the Residential Tenancies Authority (the Board) is established under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act). The Board is responsible for the way that the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) performs its functions and exercises its powers, and for ensuring the RTA performs its functions in an appropriate, effective and efficient way. The membership o
Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 Improving confidence in the housing sector is a key pillar of the Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027, including by reviewing and modernising the housing legislative framework. Renting is an increasingly important housing option for many Queenslanders and the Queensland Government undertook extensive consultation in 2018 to identify reform priorities and in 2019 on reform options for immediate p
Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2021-2025 In 2017, the Queensland Government launched the Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027, the state’s first housing strategy to address the entire housing continuum from homelessness services and social housing to affordable housing and private rental; and home ownership through to retirement living. Since 2017, much progress has been made towards achieving the vision of the Housing Strategy, however
Response to Review of exit payments in Queensland retirement villages The Retirement Villages Act 1999 (RV Act) was amended in 2017 to require village operators to pay residents their exit entitlement for unsold units no later than 18 months after the resident leaves their village. In 2019, the RV Act was further amended to ensure that freehold units were included in the 18-month period and to set out processes for how operator ‘buybacks’ of freehold units must occu
Submission to Productivity Commission review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA) The National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA) was established in July 2018. The objective of the NHHA is to contribute to improving access to affordable, safe and sustainable housing across the housing spectrum, including to prevent and address homelessness, and to support social and economic participation. The NHHA requires a review by the Productivity Commission (the Review). The Terms
Amendments to Royalty Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 On 4 June 2020, the Prime Minister announced the $25,000 HomeBuilder Grant (HomeBuilder Grant), available to eligible owner-occupiers who build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home, where the contract is signed between 4 June 2020 and 31 December 2020. The Australian Government provides funding for the payment of the grant. States and Territories will administer the grant on behal
Appointment of the Independent Chair and two State appointed Directors to the Board of Brisbane Housing Company Brisbane Housing Company Limited (BHC) was established as a not-for-profit charitable organisation in 2002, under a partnership between the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council (Council) to provide affordable housing to Brisbane City. BHC is an independent public company limited by shares. BHC has two types of shareholding, Ordinary Shares and Community Shares. The Initial Ordinary Shar
Queensland Housing Summit Outcomes Report On 20 October 2022, the Premier and Minister for the Olympics convened the Queensland Housing Summit. The Summit followed the Queensland Housing Roundtable held in September 2022, hosted by the Queensland Government as a first step towards the Summit. The Summit was attended by almost 200 stakeholders representing all levels of government, the community housing and community services sectors, the
Taking action now - planning framework to facilitate housing choice, diversity and affordability In June 2021, the Queensland Government released the Queensland Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2021–2025 (HHAP). It provides a whole-of-government framework for significant investment and actions to deliver social and affordable housing in Queensland and a commitment to address housing supply and affordability. Action 3.4 of the HHAP commits to ‘Review the planning framework’s approach to r
Progress on Housing Summit and Housing and Homelessness Action Plan On 20 October 2022, the Premier and then Minister for the Olympics convened the Queensland Housing Summit. The summit followed the Queensland Housing Roundtable held in September 2022, hosted by the Queensland Government as a first step towards the summit. At the summit, the Queensland Government worked with stakeholders to discuss potential solutions to housing pressures being experienced in Quee
Delivering social housing services in Queensland On 12 July 2022, the Auditor-General tabled in Parliament a final Queensland Audit Office (QAO) report Delivering social housing services (the report), which examined whether social housing is effectively managed to meet the housing needs of vulnerable Queenslanders. The report made eight recommendations to improve the department’s social housing register management, with a focus on the applicatio
Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 The Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 contributes to meeting objectives of the Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027, by: amending the Housing Act 2003 to support the Homes for Homes donation deed model to operate in Queensland; and amending the Retirement Villages Act 1999 to increase transparency, accountability, and consistency of financial reporting in retirement villages. Homes for Hom
Delivering social housing in Queensland On 12 July 2022, the Auditor-General tabled in the Parliament a final Queensland Audit Office report Delivering social housing services (the report), which examines whether social housing is effectively managed to meet the housing needs of vulnerable Queenslanders. The report makes eight recommendations to improve the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy’s (the department) social
Residential Parks (Manufactured Homes) Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement In Queensland, the relationship between manufactured home owners and park owners is regulated by the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (the Act). The number of residential parks in Queensland is growing and some of the assumptions in the Act are no longer an appropriate reflection of how parks operate. In recent years concerns have been raised particularly how site rent increases an
Expediting Stage 2 Rental Law Reform About a third of Queensland households rent their home and more Queenslanders expect to rent longer or be life-long renters. Renting is no longer primarily a step on the pathway to home ownership but is increasingly a long-term housing solution for many Queenslanders from which to build and maintain their connection with family, community, services, education and employment opportunities. Queensl
Ensuring 12-month limit on rent increase frequency is effective Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many Queenslanders have experienced challenges accessing and sustaining housing. The unprecedented national housing crisis has also led to many Queenslanders across urban, regional, and rural areas being impacted by cost-of-living pressures, low vacancy rates in the private rental market and higher housing costs. On 18 April 2023, Queensland Parliament passed amendment