Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024

As Minister for Housing, moved the second reading and defended both bills as delivering on the Homes for Queenslanders plan to strengthen renters' rights, stabilise rents, and improve consumer protections for manufactured home owners.

“Through these bills, the Miles government is protecting vulnerable consumers and acting to slow the rapid increase of rents in the private rental market and site rent increases in residential parks.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

As shadow housing minister, announced the LNP would not oppose the bills but criticised them as long-overdue reforms brought 5.5 months before an election, with significant reservations about the impact on investor confidence and housing supply.

“The LNP will not oppose this bill. It is far from perfect and there are elements that we have significant reservations with.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

As committee chair, strongly supported both bills, noting years of work on manufactured homes reform since 2017 and defending the government's record on housing policy.

“I would point out that only Labor works to improve life for home owners and renters.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

As deputy committee chair, acknowledged the need for consumer protection but emphasised the need for a balanced approach and expressed concern that the government has missed the mark in considering impacts on private investment and housing supply.

“At the time of a housing crisis, there needs to be consideration to see housing affordability and availability on the agenda.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Supported the Manufactured Homes bill as a committee member, speaking to the committee's investigation of the bill.

“The Housing, Big Build and Manufacturing Committee, in its reports No. 6 and No. 7 of the 57th Parliament, tabled in this assembly on 10 May, recommended that both ... be passed.”— 2024-05-23View Hansard

Did not oppose the bills but warned that changes continue to make things worse for investors, noting 56,000 investment properties have left the market, and expressed concern about restrictions on landlords' ability to gather information about tenants.

“Every time this government does something it makes it slightly worse for investors, and that is the problem we face with both of these bills.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Supported the bill drawing on her experience working with manufactured home park residents and the advocacy organisation CAMRA.

“I am particularly thrilled to talk to the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024.”— 2024-05-23View Hansard

Strongly supported both bills, highlighting her electorate's nine residential home parks and engaging with hundreds of home owners who warmly welcomed the changes to address unpredictable site rent increases.

“Both of these bills enact really important aspects of our groundbreaking Homes for Queenslanders plan around supporting renters and supporting people with less bargaining power in the housing market.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Supported the bill representing two manufactured home parks in his electorate, noting further reform may be needed around dispute resolution and committee structures.

“I wholeheartedly support these two bills.”— 2024-05-23View Hansard

Focused on the manufactured homes bill, acknowledging the power imbalance between village owners and residents and arguing that action is vital to ensure residents are treated fairly, particularly elderly and vulnerable Queenslanders.

“Without addressing this imbalance, the disadvantage that exists will only accelerate to the point where we may not be able to resolve it in the future.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Focused on the manufactured homes bill, thanking the minister and committee chair for listening to residents, and sharing stories from manufactured home owners in his electorate about unfair rent increases and exploitative practices by corporate park owners.

“Before this legislation, people were desperate.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Spoke about the manufactured homes bill, noting six parks in his electorate where residents were grateful the government had listened to their concerns about unpredictable site rent increases.

“Residents there brought up this topic. They are very thankful that we have listened to them.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Expressed deep disappointment with the manufactured homes bill and uncertainty about the residential tenancies bill, sharing a constituent story about a corporate park owner exploiting a deceased resident's estate to illustrate the need for reform while questioning the government's approach.

“I rise to speak to the cognate debate with a feeling of deep disappointment in the case of the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Amendment Bill 2024 and a sense of I am not quite sure what in relation to the latest government imposed changes for private rental investors.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Spoke in support of both bills, particularly provisions protecting renters from unfair fees charged by RentTech platforms and ensuring tenants have at least one fee-free way to pay rent.

“I rise to speak in support of both of these bills on behalf of renters in my community and across Queensland.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Did not oppose the bills but criticised the government's chaotic and reckless approach to housing policy, arguing that the bills highlight endemic housing problems and that the government has missed opportunities to address key issues.

“I do not oppose the bill.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Supported both bills, commending the manufactured homes bill and focusing on the residential tenancies reforms as part of the Homes for Queenslanders plan to address challenges across the housing sector.

“I support these bills.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Focused on the manufactured homes bill, supporting improved fairness and transparency for 38,000 Queenslanders in residential parks and the measures to address unpredictable site rent increases.

“The Miles government is committed to addressing concerns about rent increases in unsold homes in residential parks.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Spoke proudly in support of the manufactured homes bill, representing residents of multiple parks in Logan who are facing unpredictable rent increases from larger corporations taking over family-run parks.

“I rise to speak on both the bills, but I am particularly proud to speak in support of the manufactured homes bill.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Directed comments towards the manufactured homes bill, noting his electorate has 14 residential complexes—the most in any electorate in Queensland—and supported measures to address site rent increases and improve transparency.

“Many hundreds of these home residents have spoken to me over the years on many occasions leading up to the introduction of this bill in this House.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Stated the LNP supports renters and does not oppose the bills but expressed concern the balance may have tipped too far in favour of renters, sharing personal stories about family members struggling as both landlords and renters.

“It is why the LNP does not oppose the bill. Changes to modernise and update these laws are necessary.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard

Supported both bills as reflecting the Miles government's commitment to supporting Queenslanders through cost-of-living pressures and ensuring housing security for families.

“When you hear stories about people choosing to put food on the table over a roof over their heads, you know something is wrong.”— 2024-05-22View Hansard