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Housing Reform Bill 2026
Introduced 12 Mar 2026 · Senate
Amends the National Housing Policy to cap annual rent increases, expand first-home buyer eligibility, and fund 30,000 new social housing dwellings over 5 years.
- Annual rent increases may be capped at 5% in your area
- New housing developments in your suburb may increase supply
- First-home buyer grant eligibility thresholds may change
The amendment to Section 14(2)(b) of the National Housing Act establishes a statutory cap on permissible annual rental increases, limited to 5% of the preceding year's agreed rental amount, applicable to all residential tenancy agreements entered into or renewed after the commencement date.
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Housing Reform Bill 2026
New legislation could cap rent increases and change first-home buyer eligibility for millions of Australians.
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How this affects your area
This bill may increase renewable energy investment in your electorate and could lower household energy costs by an estimated $200–300/year by 2028.
Data infrastructure
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Active Bill
Housing Affordability Act 2026
Plain English Summary
This bill introduces a 15% tax credit for first-home buyers earning under $90,000, and caps annual rent increases at 3% in metro areas.
Affected
2.1M renters
Avg. Saving
$4,200/yr
Vote
76–34
Sen. Jane Kirkwood
Independent — Victoria
Transparency Score
87/100
Top Donor
Australian Housing Council — $42,000
Policy Impact AI
How does this affect you?
Families
Tax offset up to $1,500 for households with children under 16
Small Business
New compliance reporting requirements for businesses with 20+ employees
Renters
Rent increase cap of 3% applies to all new and renewed leases
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