Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill

The Hon. J.S. LEE (17:32): 

I rise briefly to speak about the Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill proposed by the Hon. Robert Simms. I understand that in January 120 organisations called on the federal government to support renters and landlords with energy upgrades, including providing funding and support to states and territories to implement bills like this one. The South Australian signatories which supported that proposal included SA Power Networks, Anti-Poverty Network SA, Shelter SA and Uniting Country SA.

I understand that the honourable member has good intentions with this bill, but I also believe that he is now moving this to a select committee. It is my understanding that the South Australian Council of Social Service, Better Renting and Uniting Communities support the bill going to committee, saying that it is a crucial opportunity for sector stakeholders to discuss improving rental homes' energy performance. With that support from the community, I indicate that I will support the bill going to a select committee.