Last year at the end of October the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 changed. The new rules restrict how often rent increases are allowed. There is now a 12 month cap on rent increases for most tenancy agreements – check out our updated factsheet to understand the rights you have.

Here's what you need to know about the $100 million we're providing for crisis and transitional accommodation for women and children impacted by family violence or at risk of homelessness. #auspol #crisisaccommodation #homeless #domesticabuseawareness

Ken Henry: Transitioning the timber sector, maybe now we will start paying attention, modular housing part of the solution! abc.net.au/listen/program… via ABC Australia

🌟 Our Feb newsletter is out! Register for the next COTA Conversation webinar on modern grandparenting with Dr Jenna Price & don't forget our Seniors Festival events in March. More details at ow.ly/MHq150UZ5sf #PositiveAgeing #HealthyAgeing #Grandparents #NSWSeniorsFestival

Too many renters are struggling with high energy bills and unsafe homes. The Federal Government must step up to ensure landlords improve rental homes. We’ve signed on to the Healthy Homes for Renters joint statement to show our support for mandatory energy performance standards.

Are you still wondering what is happening to rent increases, eviction, and pets with the new changes to renting law in NSW? We are hosting a webinar about the New Renting Laws, make sure to follow the links in our linktree here: tenants.org.au/links and submit your questions!

Shelter NSW was a proud sponsor of the Australasian Housing Institute IWD event! The expert panel, facilitated by Karen Walsh, National Shelter, looked at ways to accelerate action for delivery of social and affordable housing and other measures to increase housing affordability.

National Shelter has released their 2025 Policy Priorities - calling to action the Australian Government to fix the housing system so that Australia has the decent affordable housing it needs. See National Shelters Policy Priorities here: tinyurl.com/nhk74kxs

The Australian government is looking for young people to join a national Youth Steering Committee to provide advice on issues that matter to them. It’s a great opportunity for young people to have their voice heard! More info here: youth.gov.au/youth-steering…

Don't forget to submit your questions and get involved in our webinars about the new rental reforms coming into effect in New South Wales very soon! Submit your questions and find the links to the webinars here: tenants.org.au/links

NSW Fair Trading last week released their report and insights where they investigated rental market bidding behaviour in the past 10 years. Find out what we learned in Tenants' Union of NSW Leo Patterson Ross' blog post about it here: tinyurl.com/5n6rh827

This year's Priced Out report reveals just how dire the rental market in Australia is. A six-figure salary is no longer enough to guarantee affording the rent, as the rental crisis has climbed the income ladder. Now is the time for action!

Pets are family. Pictured is our Community Education Coordinator Charlie's dog, Happy, enjoying a day at our office. There are some new changes coming to renting with pets in NSW... From 19 May 2025, you will have the right to request permission to keep pets in your home.

📢 St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia invites you to explore our 2025 Federal Election Statement – Justice and Compassion. Together, let’s challenge the causes of poverty and injustice while advocating for those in need. 🗓 Date: 15 April 2025 ⏰ Time: 04:00

In 2024 we hosted six Renters' Forums across New South Wales focused on listening to renter led stories, solutions and ideas. We heard from diverse rooms of renters and have put together a report showcasing our take. Please join us for our online launch: tinyurl.com/377vwbwa

#NewArticleAlert Understanding #homelessness and #housing among #LGBTQ+ people – where are we in 2024? ✍️ Eleanor Formby, Peter Matthews & Carin Tunaker tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

The election is over — but the housing crisis isn’t. 🚨 Join our online community meeting to talk: what the election means, how to keep the pressure on, what’s next for the Everybody’s Home campaign. 📅 Thursday, May 22, 12.30pm AEST, Online. 🔗 events.humanitix.com/post-election-…

We're so excited to introduce Better Renting's new CEO, Angela!

On 19 May 2025, new tenancy laws came into effect in NSW. The Tenants’ Union has already updated many of our key factsheets to bring them into line with the new laws, find the links through our page here: tenants.org.au/resource/law-c…

A new Housing Analytics Lab has launched at UNSW Sydney to tackle Australia’s housing crisis using real-time data and AI. Backed by the NSW Government, the lab will support evidence-based solutions on housing supply, affordability, and planning. 🔗: abc.net.au/news/2025-05-1…