Tenancy laws remain inconsistent across Australia, but one state is leading the way in reforms

A new national report card has found that two years after the National Cabinet promised a 'Better Deal for Renters', most states are still lagging. Credit: AAP Photo

Two years after the national pledge for a "Better Deal for Renters," a new report by the National Association of Renters' Organisations and National Shelter finds that progress on strengthening and harmonising renters' rights remains inconsistent across states. Tune in to this podcast with a Melbourne-based real estate expert, who breaks down the current rental market trends across Victoria and explains how the state has fared in this report.

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Published 30 September 2025 4:02pm

Updated 30 September 2025 4:09pm

By Natasha Kaul

Source: SBS

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Two years after the national pledge for a "Better Deal for Renters," a new report by the National Association of Renters' Organisations and National Shelter finds that progress on strengthening and harmonising renters' rights remains inconsistent across states. Tune in to this podcast with a Melbourne-based real estate expert, who breaks down the current rental market trends across Victoria and explains how the state has fared in this report.

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