The Rockhampton Branch reported a relatively stable quarter despite concerns voiced by public housing tenants on the higher end of the income scale about frequent rent increases without a corresponding rise in income.  In one case, a tenant’s rent was first raised by $30 per week then by a further $35 eight weeks later. The tenants’, who also expressed concerns about security of tenure, have been advised to explore purchasing their homes from the Department.

The Department of Housing launches its Rent Connect trial in the Rockhampton office this month with the expectation that the program will assist eligible clients to obtain private rentals through onsite information, referral and case management.