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Queensland Rental Reforms Go Too Far: Real Estate Body

Queensland Rental Reforms Go Too Far: Real Estate Body
A ‘For Rent’ and a ‘For Sale’ sign is seen in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 27, 2023. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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3/22/2024|Updated: 3/25/2024
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A peak real estate body has accused the Queensland government of going too far with sweeping rental reforms, saying they diminish a property owner’s rights.

Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon introduced a bill on March 21 that will establish a code of conduct for the rental sector, ban rent bidding and increase ID protections.

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