For many South Australians, 2025 has been another year of juggling bills, cutting back, and worrying about what comes next. The rising cost of rent, food, and energy is putting immense strain on households across the state — and renters are bearing the brunt of it.

This week, the government has the opportunity to address these cost-of-living pressures through reforms that improve the quality and efficiency of rental homes.

The Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill 2024 is set to be debated in the South Australian Parliament on the 12th of November – legislation that would make rental homes more affordable, liveable, and sustainable.

Yet despite years of advocacy and clear evidence supporting reform, it’s looking like the government and opposition will reject the bill,

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