New Rental Bond, Fuel Price and Professional Licensing Rules for Consumers and Renters
Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Renters can apply to the Secretary to transfer a bond from a first residential rental agreement to a second one.
The Secretary assesses renter eligibility and directs the Authority to transfer bonds or pay repayment claims.
The Secretary can use debt collection agencies to recover money owed to the State regarding bond transfers.
The Authority can charge renters for bank fees incurred during the transfer of a bond or the payment of a claim.
The Secretary issues and publishes guidelines on the Department's website regarding debt recovery and hardship criteria for write-offs.