National Association of Renters' Organisations launches report on principles for strengthening renters’ rights
/26 October 2023
The National Association of Renters' Organisations (NARO) has launched ‘The National Nine: Principles for Strengthening Renters' Rights’ – a briefing report providing expert guidance on the principles for strengthening renters’ rights in Australia.
In launching the report, a webinar event was held to give an overview of the report’s key recommendations and included a panel conversation. The topics discussed explored the challenges experienced by renters as renter advocacy groups and industry bodies seek solutions and identify priorities for a national tenancy reform agenda.
Speakers at the webinar included:
Trina Jones, NSW Rental Commissioner
Heather Holst, Victorian Rental Commissioner
Melisa Coveney, Darwin Community Legal Services
Daniel Pritchard, Circle Green Community Legal, Western Australia
Peter Mares, leading researcher and writer on the housing crisis