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QLD反对党领袖回格式信如下:
Thanks for taking the time to send me your email about the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s Renter Protection Package.
I’m also concerned that Labor’s proposal will unfairly disadvantage lessors and weaken the property industry.
Where tenants have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, it would be ideal for mum and dad property owners to work out a solution that is in the best interests of all concerned. In this regard, the LNP’s position has always been that any legislative changes must take a balanced approach and should support the entire rental market – not just one segment.
We are mindful that the measures recently announced by the Government could have unintended consequences in terms of the impact on property owners, as well as tenants. It could undermine confidence for people to invest in real estate, thereby reducing the amount of accommodation available for rent and increasing future rents.
My team and I are working closely with the REIQ and other stakeholders in an endeavour to secure a fairer framework for everyone, because we are all in this together and this should be a shared responsibility.
The LNP’s position calls for a balanced approach for the Renter Protection Package:
1. Rent deferrals rather than permanent rent waiver rights for tenants, with no interest accrued for any rent deferred
2. Establish a minimum income reduction threshold for tenants before they qualify for protection measures (as adopted in NSW)
3. Any rent reduction request should be substantiated by evidence, as the government requires for applications to their rental assistance grant program
4. Broaden the range of activities allowed to continue for property entry
5. Remove the one week’s notice to break lease right for tenants
6. Remove the proposed automatic right to a 6-month tenancy extension
Queensland is the only jurisdiction that has many of these provisions, which tip the balance of the package firmly to one side. Furthermore, the general principle should be that for those tenants whose circumstances have not changed for the worst, their obligation to pay the agreed rent remains.
We have also written to the Insurance Council of Australia to seek measures which would make it easier for policy holders to claim for loss of rent. Finally, while we will look to support sensible measures to keep tenants in their homes, please be assured we will continue to advocate for a balanced approach that supports both tenants and mum and dad property owners.
We will continue to pressure Annastacia Palaszczuk and Labor to be reasonable. Please follow me on Facebook @DebFrecklingtonMP or go to my website www.deb2020.com.au
Thanks again for writing.
Yours sincerely
Deb Frecklington MP
Leader of the Liberal National Party
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