Published Wednesday, 30 May, 2007 at 03:01 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
FUNDING HELPS GLADSTONE TENANTS AND RESIDENTS
Housing Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $110,000 in funding for the Gladstone Tenant Advice & Advocacy Service.
Mr Schwarten said the funding would enable the service to continue helping tenants and residents understand their rights and responsibilities.
“This funding comes from the State Government’s Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service (Queensland) program,” he said.
“TAASQ providers give invaluable assistance to tenants and residents, particularly those experiencing difficulties with their tenancies or residential services.
“They provide access to information and advice regarding their rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 and the Residential Services (Accommodation) Act 2002.
“The TAASQ program also aims to provide information and referral to people in housing need to access safe, secure and affordable housing.
”There’s no doubt that it’s a tight rental market out there and tenants need to be fully aware of their rights and responsibilities.”
Mr Schwarten said the funding was part of a four-year, $14.5 million funding commitment from the State Government to the 28 TAASQ service providers.
“If tenants are having a problem they will be able to access trained advocates who can assist them in exercising their rights under tenancy and residential law and related legislation,” he said.
Mr Schwarten said the TAASQ program was established by the Queensland Government in 1991.
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Mr Schwarten said the funding would enable the service to continue helping tenants and residents understand their rights and responsibilities.
“This funding comes from the State Government’s Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service (Queensland) program,” he said.
“TAASQ providers give invaluable assistance to tenants and residents, particularly those experiencing difficulties with their tenancies or residential services.
“They provide access to information and advice regarding their rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 and the Residential Services (Accommodation) Act 2002.
“The TAASQ program also aims to provide information and referral to people in housing need to access safe, secure and affordable housing.
”There’s no doubt that it’s a tight rental market out there and tenants need to be fully aware of their rights and responsibilities.”
Mr Schwarten said the funding was part of a four-year, $14.5 million funding commitment from the State Government to the 28 TAASQ service providers.
“If tenants are having a problem they will be able to access trained advocates who can assist them in exercising their rights under tenancy and residential law and related legislation,” he said.
Mr Schwarten said the TAASQ program was established by the Queensland Government in 1991.
Media contact: (07) 3237 1832