National Rental Affordability & Tenants Protection Act 2025
Caps annual rent increases at CPI + 2%, mandates 12-month lease renewals unless cause is shown, and creates a federal rental ombudsman with binding arbitration powers. Housing stress currently affects an estimated 3.2 million Australians.
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mark_tFor1h ago
My rent went up 14% last renewal. A CPI+2% cap would've saved my family from moving suburbs entirely.
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jess_cairnsFor45m ago
The ombudsman clause is the real win here. Renters currently have nowhere to go when landlords ignore the law.
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dave_landlord_qldAgainst2h ago
A flat cap doesn't account for regional cost variation. Could push small landlords out of the market entirely.
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ren_perthUndecided30m ago
Like the intent but want to see modelling on whether this reduces new rental listings before I commit either way.
Medicare Dental Expansion Bill
Brings basic dental care under Medicare for all concession card holders, phased in over four years starting with pensioners and healthcare card holders.
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lily_adelaideFor3h ago
Dental being separate from Medicare has never made sense. Teeth are part of the body.
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peter_actuaryAgainst4h ago
Budget impact analysis is missing. Want to see the funding source before backing this.
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tom_hobartUndecided2h ago
Support in principle, just want the phasing detail — which concession cards qualify first?
Small Business Instant Asset Write-Off Permanency Act
Makes the $20,000 instant asset write-off for small businesses permanent rather than subject to annual budget renewal, giving owners long-term certainty for equipment investment.
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kevin_tradie_gcFor8h ago
Planning equipment purchases around an annual guess every budget is exhausting. Just make it permanent.
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naomi_econAgainst10h ago
Revenue cost over a decade should be modelled against alternative SME support before locking it in permanently.
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ben_townsvilleUndecided5h ago
Good for tradies, but does this favour bigger "small" businesses over actual micro-businesses? Want a threshold breakdown.