A landmark McKell Institute report reveals loopholes in Victoria's rental safety system. Drawing on Detector Inspector's data, it shows how weak oversight impacts tenants, landlords, and property managers.

Queensland's smoke alarm laws are changing from 1 January 2027, requiring all owner-occupied homes to have upgraded, interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. This follows the same standards rental properties.

The Victorian Government has passed new rental laws that will take effect in November 2025, introducing additional compliance requirements for property managers and owners. Background The Consumer and.