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Could a Human Rights Act transform renters rights in NSW?

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NSW will soon have an inquiry into developing a Human Rights Act. What would legislating human rights achieve and what would it mean for renters? We explore in this blog.
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Smart Rental Bonds - are Portable Bonds finally here?

Smart Rental Bonds set to give renters cost-of-living relief by allowing the transfer of rental bonds
Tenants' Union of NSW Media Release in response to NSW Government media release on Smart Rental Bonds Scheme
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Fair go for renters in tax reform

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Property investors are getting billions in tax breaks through negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount but renters aren't getting much in return.
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AI & tenancy advice: Helpful tool or hidden risk?

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With their growing presence and influence it’s important to understand the limitations – especially if you are thinking about using AI in relation to navigating a legal dispute. AI is not a source of legal advice, and it cannot grasp the context, history or emotions behind a tenancy issue. Knowing how AI works, and where its limits are, is important for safe use. It also reinforces why human experience, judgment and advocacy remain central to resolving tenancy problems.
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Research Study Invitation: 'Lodging Houses: a framework for coherent policy and practice'

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Job opportunity: Administration Officer Locum

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Join the team working for housing justice! The Tenants' Union of NSW is seeking an Administration Officer. This is a fixed term position during paternity leave.
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Renoviction but no renovation?

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What if you got 'renovicted' and then there was no renovation? That's just what happened to Natalie...
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Anderson’s Win Settles More than One Dispute on Unfair Contract Terms

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While new land lease community laws have been in place for over a year prohibiting the use of multiple elements in a fixed method of site fee increase, last year one case challenged the practice under provisions of the Australian Consumer Law.
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The Government’s Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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The Energy Legislation Amendment Bill has many objectives including better preparing the energy market for sustainable energy projects and strengthening existing aspects of the energy market.
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Government Responds to IPART Review of Embedded Networks in NSW

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This article focuses on the Government’s response to recommendations made by IPART relating to electricity services from an embedded network.
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