The Qld government cut all funding for tenant advice services in July 2012. This funding came from interest earned on tenant bond money managed by the RTA.
Tenant advice services have welcomed emergency federal funding to keep the doors open. Read latest news here
Meanwhile the Qld government needs to restore ongoing funding for the Tenants’ Union of Queensland (TUQ) and local tenant advice services. Find out what you can do.
The Tenants’ Union of Queensland (TUQ) said that it was overwhelmingly relieved that Queensland renters will have continued access to Tenant Advice and Advocacy Services (TAAS), thanks to the latest intervention by the Commonwealth government.
Federal Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus, and Federal Housing Minister, Mark Butler, today announced the extension of their government’s support for TAAS for another six months. [click to continue…]
The Gillard Labor Government today announced it would provide $2.5 million to fund the Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service of Queensland (TAAS) for the continued operation of vital homeless prevention services across Queensland.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC said the six-month funding agreement would enable 23 local advice and advocacy services to continue supporting Queensland renters and protect local jobs, while the TAAS seeks a long-term funding agreement with the Queensland Government.
