For some residents in Australia, affordable housing is just out of reach. In order to appropriately address this situation, action has been taken in Queensland.
From July 1 2012 all public housing tenancies will be on fixed term agreements in an effort to ensure the program's benefits will be allocated in the most suitable way.
Housing and public works minister Dr Bruce Flegg explained that the changes were prompted by unsustainable costs and urgent need for reform.
"This is about reinforcing the message that social housing is not an entitlement for life and to ensure that it continues to be allocated to those most in need," he said.
"We will continue to regularly review a household’s eligibility and housing entitlements during the tenancy."
Dr Flegg said that at the end of each term, tenants would be reviewed on their need and eligibility for social housing property. Tenants with a history of anti-social behaviour may soon see shorter lease terms offered.
"We will continue to be sensitive to the needs of our tenants though, and nobody will be left without a place to live or forced into share accommodation," Dr Flegg said.
