 In 2023 the Queensland Government sought consultation on the rent reforms with five key legislative reform priorities and ensuring the annual rent increase frequency limit is effective. In February 2024 the Queensland Government announced the Renters Relief Package, part of the Homes for Queensland plan, which outlined five initiatives covering many aspects of the housing system. We now know that the Bill to Amend Queensland Tency Laws to reflect the initiatives in the plan has been introduced into Queensland Parliament. It's important to note at this stage the Bill is not law and current Tency Laws still apply until the parliamentary process is complete. So what's next? As the Bill has been introduced to Parliament it will be sent to the Parliamentary Committee for consideration. This is a stage that stakeholders and members of the public can provide their feedback on the Bill. Once completed the nominated committee will prepare a report on the Bill and provide recommendations to the Government. Following this the Bill has a second reading, consideration in detail before being voted on and passed or rejected by the Government. Following the passage of the Bill a date for a sent will be set. Upon a sent the Bill becomes law. What also can occur is that while some parts of the Bill may start upon a sent, others may start at a later date. This is called proclamation. Remember until all steps have been completed it's business as usual with the current Tency Laws. The RTA will keep everyone in the rental sector informed and will be providing information and education through various channels on any upcoming Tency Law changes. For more information please visit the RTA's website at rta.qld.gov.au