Greens' housing plan to protect renters from unfair repercussions

Greens' housing plan to protect renters from unfair repercussions | Australian Greens Skip to main content Search Get Involved Join Donate Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Get Involved Join Donate Search Our plan Toggle Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Toggle Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Toggle Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement Toggle About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Greens' housing plan to protect renters from unfair repercussions 2025-06-24 New data from Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) reveals seven in ten people who rent privately across Australia won’t ask for repairs for fear of having their rent jacked up.

The study, by ACOSS and UNSW, found that despite a significant portion living in unsanitary or dangerous conditions, renters chose not to raise issues with their landlords for fear of rent hikes, evictions and being placed on a blacklist. The findings come after a five-year surge where rents have risen by 47%. The Greens are calling for a stop to unlimited rent increases, access to five-year leases, enforced standards and a nationwide ban on no grounds evictions to help renters feel more secure.

Lines attributable to Senator Barbara Pocock: "It's atrocious for renters to be subjected to substandard conditions because they fear financial repercussions. Insecure leases and skewed power dynamics between renters and landlords only further exposes the vulnerability of renters in a tumultuous housing market. "With over 3 million households renting across Australia the findings from this study are disturbing with a third or renters living with pests, a quarter with leaky plumbing and one-in-five with mouldy bathrooms or no hot water.

We know that renters are crying out for security and stability and we call on the federal and state governments to work together to improve the lives of renters. "The Greens' housing plan addresses instability in the rental market by providing long term residential leases, keeping rents affordable, maintaining decent housing standards and giving added confidence for renters facing unfair evictions.

"We need state and federal governments to recognise the vulnerability of renters in this country and work with the Greens to make secure housing accessible for all. We are a wealthy country, and no one deserves to live in sub-standard housing.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

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