New Rental Bond, Fuel Price and Professional Licensing Rules for Consumers and Renters
Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Introduced by: Harriet Shing MLC (ALP); The Hon Nick Staikos MP (ALP)
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Renters can apply to the Consumer Affairs Secretary to transfer a bond from a first residential rental agreement to a second one.
The Consumer Affairs Secretary assesses renter eligibility and directs the Authority to transfer bonds or pay repayment claims.
The Consumer Affairs 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 Consumer Affairs Secretary issues and publishes guidelines on the Department's website regarding debt recovery and hardship criteria for write-offs.