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Rent Increases and Landlords in Government

On Thursday 25 May 2023, I asked the Premier whether being a landlord herself influenced the government's housing policy.

You can read my question and the answer below, or find the full transcript and video link in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard)

Amy: 

My question is to the Premier. This week a renter contacted me. They are receiving a 50 per cent rent increase. This is a prohibitive increase that will price them out of their home. Is the reason this government will not limit the amount rents can go up by because the Premier is a landlord herself?

 

Acting speaker: 

I am going to take some advice before I call the Premier. Member, that question only contained an imputation. I am ruling that question out of order.

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