Raft of Rental Reforms Set to Be Introduced to Victorian Parliament

The Victorian government will seek to tackle dodgy rental properties and excessive rent hikes as new legislation is announced.

Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan speaks at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 18, 2024. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images for Cricket Australia

Victoria’s government is set to introduce new rental legislation to crack down on excessive rent increases and ensure rental accommodation meets basic standards.

On Nov. 27, Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Consumer Affairs Gabrielle Williams announced plans to introduce the Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Bill into the Victorian Parliament.