Labor has welcomed the extension of protections for tenants and landlords in the private rental market.
Shadow Minister for Housing Alison Standen said this is a common sense response to calls for action from Labor and the community sector.
"With JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments reducing from later this month, many tenants would have been at risk of eviction or rent hikes.
"Scott Morrison's decision to cut back the support that is keeping many Tasmanians afloat meant the Tasmanian government had no choice but to act.
"This provides greater certainty to all parties, with protections extended for a further two months.
"We also applaud the move to extend the rent relief fund for one-off payments to landlords and tenants who have suffered financial hardship through COVID-19.
"We look forward to seeing details of the proposed payment plan Bill to deal with rental arrears, and Labor will work to ensure this serves the best interests of both tenants and landlords.
"Housing security is critical to helping Tasmanians get back into work and it's important that those suffering hardship due to the pandemic are supported and protected."
Alison Standen MP
Shadow Minister for Housing
