Today marks one month since the Minns Labor Government announced the appointment of Rental Commissioner Trina Jones, but they have yet to provide any details on the appointment.
Shadow Minister for Fair Trading Tim James said it wasn’t surprising that the Commissioner has not been able to achieve anything for renters, since the Government seems to have forgotten to gazette or legislate the appointment.
“NSW residents still have no idea what her powers will be or the exact nature of the role,” Mr James said. “There’s no public accountabilities or targets and nothing concerning the role has been made public – it seems that the Minns Labor Government that has been breaking promises every month wants us to take this on trust.”
“We are calling on the Minns Labor Government to urgently articulate the Commissioner’s powers and functions.”
“Millions of renters across the state are desperate for this government to act to relieve the impact of the current rental crisis that is adding to the stress caused by Labor’s cost of living crisis.”
“The Government must ensure this appointment wasn’t just paying lip service and will deliver tangible and immediate outcomes for renters.”
“The Opposition wished the Commissioner well on her appointment and welcomed the added voice for renters, but it appears the Minns Labor Government was only interested in the announcement and not the hard work of solving this crisis – just like their backflip on secret bidding.”
“Submissions on the government’s consultation paper on NSW rental laws close this week. The government must urgently clarify the Commissioner’s role in relation to this consultation process and the input she will have on shaping the government’s future reforms to residential tenancy laws.”