Homes Tasmania is dissolved, and its assets, rights, and liabilities are transferred to the Crown. This includes the transfer of shared equity schemes.

The Homes Tasmania Board is dissolved and the Homes Tasmania CEO's appointment is ended. The former CEO is not entitled to any compensation or payment because of this termination.

The Crown takes over all legal proceedings, court judgements, and contracts previously held by Homes Tasmania. Any reference to Homes Tasmania or its Board in existing legal documents is now a reference to the Crown.

People are eligible for housing assistance if they need housing that meets reasonable requirements, have specific health or mobility needs, are homeless or at risk of homelessness, or need to ensure their safety.

The Secretary of the responsible department can compel people to provide information or evidence to help resolve disputes. If a person fails to provide this information without a good reason, it can be used as evidence that they are not eligible for housing assistance.

The Secretary of the responsible department can release information from the housing Crown land register to third parties if the person requesting it has a reasonable cause.

The Secretary of the responsible department can refuse to enter into contracts, grants, or agreements, and these decisions are final and cannot be reviewed by an external body.

People who use information gained through their work under the housing laws to get a personal advantage for themselves or others can be fined up to 100 penalty units (2026: $21,300) or jailed for up to 5 years, or both.

The Housing Minister must be involved in major projects involving housing Crown land. This includes giving consent for the use of such land or signing permit applications.

The Secretary of the responsible department can direct the Recorder to update land title records regarding housing Crown land or former housing authorities.

The Housing Minister and the Minister administering the Crown Lands Act 1976 can jointly designate areas of land as housing Crown land or return them to general Crown land status.

The Secretary of the responsible department can buy or acquire land for housing purposes on any terms they agree with the owner. These acquisitions are exempt from the usual land acquisition laws.

People who break regulations under the housing laws can be fined up to 50 penalty units (2026: $10,650).

People performing functions under the housing laws must prioritise the needs of eligible people and consider any hardship their decisions might cause.