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Tenants' Union Submission

Submission: Investigation into Minimum Energy Efficiency Rental Standards

Submission on the NSW Government's consultation paper investigating the implementation of minimum energy efficiency rental standards. Our responses are guided by our work with renters, the…
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Rights on Paper, Eviction in Practice

Vulnerable tenants are often expected to navigate housing problems at the very moment they are least able. At NCAT, vulnerable tenants may present with serious issues such as threatened eviction…
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Hamilton South residents at a site for a proposed community hall

Advancing Tenant Voice: Examining Tenant Participation

This report looks at 40 years of tenant participation initiatives in NSW public housing and explores them further through a case study of the Hamilton South estate in Newcastle.
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Erina and Duncan

Staying home in Warren Rd Marrickville

We report on a local campaign in Marrickville, and some of the issues it illustrates around the 'Affordable Housing' program.
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Goodbye no-grounds

Webinar: NSW tenancy reform – What's changed? What do we still want?

NSW rental laws have changed significantly over the last couple of years – but what do they actually look like in practice?
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Energy efficiency rental standards – renters have your say!

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Rental Standards (MEERS) consultation is now open. Here's how you can contribute.
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Tenancy law has changed

Tenancy law has changed in NSW

After many years of campaigning, NSW renters won some significant improvements to tenancy law over 2024-2026. Find out more...
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Fair go for renters in tax reform

Property investors are getting billions in tax breaks through negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount but renters aren't getting much in return.
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Koori Renters Kit

Koori Renters Kit

Clear, practical, and culturally-informed info about renting laws in NSW, so mob know their rights, responsibilities, and options.
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Renters have rights: Information in community languages

Community languages

Resources for renters who speak or read languages other than English.
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Bond Loss Tracker

Use this tool to explore how the risk and severity of bond loss has changed across Sydney and regional NSW.
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Tenants' Union submission

Pre-Budget Submission 2026-27

The Tenants' Union Pre-Budget Submission for the 2026-2027 budget addresses proposals across the portfolios of Treasury, Fair Trading and Better Regulation, the Attorney-General, and…
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