HUNTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE APPLAUDS NEW RENTAL LAWS
WIN FOR ORGANISED CIVIL SOCIETY

Today's announcement by the NSW Minns' Government is applauded by the Hunter Community Alliance and Sydney Alliance, consisting of 66 faith, community and union groups, representing over 1.4m people across NSW

Well done to thousands of renters and their allies who took part in consistent, persistent action to see today's win come to fruition.

Full details from Alliance partner Tenants Union NSW.

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NSW – Sunday 28 July 2024 – The Tenants' Union of NSW applauds the government's announcement they are poised to end ‘no grounds’ evictions. This pivotal and long awaited reform ensures that all renters will be provided with a genuine reason if they are being evicted, delivering much-needed security and stability for people renting their homes across NSW.

This is a change the renters of NSW and housing policy experts have been seeking for decades. The government's commitment to progress these reforms has been met with widespread support from renters and the broader community. The Tenants' Union of NSW acknowledges the hard work and dedication of all who have campaigned tirelessly for these reforms, especially the organising and sharing of experiences by everyday renters.

"We are thrilled to see the government taking real action to address this problem," said Leo Patterson Ross, CEO of the Tenants' Union of NSW. "’No grounds evictions result in housing insecurity, financial strain, and emotional distress. Ending no grounds evictions is a critical step in ensuring that renters can feel secure in their homes without the constant fear of eviction."

"This is a win for renters' rights in NSW," continued Leo Patterson Ross. "The proposed reforms are reasonable, and they are fair. We look forward to working closely with the government to ensure the successful passage of this legislation and to support effective implementation of these essential reforms."

The Tenants' Union of NSW is dedicated to advocating for renters and will continue to monitor the progress of these important reforms.

The Hunter Community Alliance brought together 863 members of diverse communities, environmental groups, unions and religious organisations to advance the common good and achieve a fair, just and sustainable future for the region and launch the HCA into the public eye on April 10th 2024.

Negotiations included the NSW Housing Minister Hon. Rose Jackson MLC and the Federal Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen MP, and a representative of the NSW Greens Abigail Boyd. The Alliance is a strictly non-partisan organisation, and will have follow up meetings with other members of the cross-bench, independents and members and leaders of the NSW Opposition in coming weeks and months.

All three elected officials, as well as over 800 people in the room, committed to attend again in 2025. We hope that assembly will feautre more representation across the political spectrum and grow the breath and depth of organisations participating in the Alliance. 

To find a full review of the Founding Assembly, you can find the HCA Founding Report here.