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Residential Tenancies Amendment (Rent Cap) Bill 2026 seeks to moderate rent increases and strengthen tenant security in Western Australia.
⚪ Low · Bill First Reading7 May 2026 · 2,228 words
Bill proposes indexed rent cap and ends no-cause evictions to address rental affordability crisis.
Rent cap and eviction reforms proposed to stabilise housing for Western Australian renters.
“This bill addresses the central social justice issue in the lives of many Western Australians—the affordability and security of housing in the rental market.”
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Members who spoke
Clifford, Tim
Topics
housing affordabilityrental markettenant rightsrent control
Legislation Referenced
Bills
Residential Tenancies Amendment (Rent Cap) Bill 2026
· 7 May 2026
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