Dr Amy MacMahon MP
Former MemberQueensland Greens
Electorate: South Brisbane
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Parliamentary Activity
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Bills Introduced (2)
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (Rent Freeze) Amendment Bill 2022
WithdrawnThis bill was withdrawn from consideration and will not become law.This private member's bill proposed a two-year freeze on all residential rents in Queensland at August 2022 levels, with ongoing caps of 2% every two years thereafter. It responded to record rent increases (over 20% annually in Brisbane) and near-zero vacancy rates across the state. Note: This bill was discharged and did not become law.
Land Tax and Other Legislation (Empty Homes Levy) Amendment Bill 2022
WithdrawnThis bill was withdrawn from consideration and will not become law.This bill proposed an Empty Homes Levy to tackle Queensland's housing crisis by taxing vacant residential properties and undeveloped land at 5% of their capital improved value annually. Modelled on Vancouver's successful empty homes tax, it aimed to push an estimated 20,600 vacant homes back onto the rental market. This bill was discharged and did not become law.