Policy
Engaged in multiple sectors, our team conducts rigorous consumer and policy research to uncover market failures and consumer harm. We actively collaborate with partners, leveraging national and international perspectives to identify and understand issues within markets. By openly sharing insights, we contribute to the creation of impactful policy solutions, fostering momentum for positive change and advocating for consumer welfare.
June 3, 2026
This submission draws on several key focus areas of CPRC’s research: tenancy agreements including privacy protections, regulation of rent increases and minimum standards for rental properties, to make recommendations for the Tasmanian Government to consider in reviewing its Residential Tenancies Act.
May 14, 2026
The Federal Government should protect housing as an essential service and deliver stronger supports for both mortgage holders and renters.
July 10, 2024
Every person deserves to live in a healthy, comfortable and affordable home. For people who rent, ensuring their home is energy efficient and of a liveable standard is not always in their control.
March 2, 2022
Our response to the Interim Report focuses on how CPRC research can inform the design and implementation of the proposed reforms, which aim to improve outcomes and engagement with tenants and enhance governance to ensure regulators take a market stewardship approach.
October 19, 2022
The Aboriginal Private Rental Access Project (APRAP) seeks to address systemic problems and other access barriers Aboriginal people encounter in accessing private rental.
December 16, 2022
More Australians are renting and for longer. Rental reform is required to ensure that people who rent have adequate protections, access to redress, and safe, energy efficient and healthy homes. The Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) has previously conducted research on renters’ experiences as well as extensive research on privacy and data protection that is relevant to renting.
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