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About the Commissioner
About the Commissioner
- Meet the Commissioner
  Meet the Commissioner
  
  Learn about the Commissioner's experience in the housing sector.
- Role of the Commissioner
  Role of the Commissioner
  
  Explains the work of the Commissioner, including what the Commissioner can and cannot do.
- Vision and plan
  Vision and plan
  
  Sets out the Commissioner's vision, mission and approach. Download the Commissioner's strategic plan.
- Consultation
  Consultation
  
  See how the Commissioner will consult. Download the Commissioner's 2019-2022 Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
For renters
For renters
- Tell us your story
  Tell us your story
  
  The Commissioner is keen to hear about your personal experience of renting in the private rental sector in Victoria.
- Where to get help
  Where to get help
  
  Lists contact details for government and community agencies who help renters. The Commissioner cannot help with individual renting issues.
- Renters' Advisory Group
  Renters' Advisory Group
  
  Describes the role and membership of a group of renters who the Commissioner will consult with on a regular basis.
Renting in Victoria
Renting in Victoria
- About the private rental sector
  About the private rental sector
  
  Lists important government and community agencies in the renting sector. Provides a snapshot of the Victorian rental market.
- Key issues
  Key issues
  
  Lists the key issues raised with the Commissioner during consultations after her appointment.
- Victorian renting laws
  Victorian renting laws
  
  Defines the main legislation and regulations for the rental sector in Victoria.
- Changes to renting laws
  Changes to renting laws
  
  Explains changes to renting laws and terminology, due to the passing of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2018.
News and updates
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"I'll champion the rights of Victorian renters, identify key issues and recommend changes to laws."

Meet the Commissioner

Your story is important to help us understand the key renting issues.

Tell us your story

Latest news

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2019 National Housing Conference

20 March 2019

2019 National Housing Conference

The Commissioner will speak about ‘Generation Rent’ at the National Housing Industry Conference.

Visit to Morwell

20 March 2019

Visit to Morwell

The Commissioner met Quantum Support Services and the Latrobe Health Advocate in Morwell.

The Renter’s Journey Forum

20 March 2019

The Renter’s Journey Forum

Dr Heather Holst was a keynote speaker at the Consumer Policy and Research Centre forum, The Renters’ Journey

About the Commissioner

For renters

Renting in Victoria

Latest news

2019 National Housing Conference

Visit to Morwell

The Renter’s Journey Forum