In June 2011, Housing Ministers across Australia agreed to a blueprint for a National Regulatory System for community housing providers. The proposed system seeks to introduce nationally consistent regulatory arrangements to promote the growth of the community housing sector nationally.

The new system will aim to:

• Improve tenant outcomes and protect vulnerable tenants
• Protect government funding and equity in the sector
• Enhance investor and partner confidence.

Public consultation on the proposed system was held in November and December 2011, the public submission period closed on 20 January 2012.

The Report of the Public Consultation (PDF, 500KB) for the proposed National Regulatory System for community housing and a letter to stakeholders (PDF, 26KB) is now available.

This website will continue to be updated throughout the development of the system to provide stakeholders and the community with important information.

The new system is expected to begin in 2013.