Tenancy Laws in Australia

Tenant protection laws - http://www.rentalagreementsdiy.com.au/tenancy_laws_in_australia.php

Australia's landlord and tenant laws are rated by the Global Property Guide (www.globalpropertyguide.com) to be neutral between landlord and tenant. Each party's rights are well-protected by the Residential Tenancy Act in each state. Rents can be freely negotiated. Increases are subject to review by a Tribunal if the tenant applies for a review.

Bodies handling tenancy disputes

• Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Residential Tenancies Tribunal
• New South Wales - Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal
• Northern Territory - Consumer and Business Affairs - Northern Territory Department of Justice
• Queensland - Residential Tenancies Authority administers the RTA, and a Small Claims Tribunal settles tenancy disputes.
• South Australia - Residential Tenancies Tribunal
• Tasmania - The Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading administers the RTA, and the Residential Tenancy Commissioner settles disputes.
• Victoria - Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
• Western Australia - Department of Consumer and Employment Protection administers the RTA and a Magistrates Court for tenancy disputes.

Useful Guides

• Australian Capital Territory - ACT The renting book
• New South Wales - The renting guide
• Northern Territory - A Guide to Renting in the Northern Territory
• Queensland - General Tenancies Information Statement (Form 17a)
• South Australia - Information Brochure
• Tasmania - Renting in Tasmania
• Victoria - Renting a home - a guide for Tenants and Landlords
• Western Australia - Renting out your property - An owner's guide

Real Estate Institute

Real Estate Institute of Australia - http://www.reiaustralia.com.au/ 
Real Estate Institute of Australian Capital Territory - http://www.reiact.com.au/ 
Real Estate Institute of New South Wales - http://www.reinsw.com.au/ 
Real Estate Institute of Northern Territory - http://www.reint.com.au/ 
Real Estate Institute of Queensland - http://www.reiq.com.au/ 
Real Estate Institute of Tasmania - http://www.reit.com.au/ 
Real Estate Institute of Victoria - http://www.reiv.com.au/ 
Real Estate Institute of Western Australia - http://www.reiwa.com.au/ 

OTHER

Australian Bureau of Statistics - http://www.abs.gov.au/ 
Australian Business Research - http://www.abr.com.au/ 
Australian Property Institute - http://www.propertyinstitute.com.au/ 
Landlords Association of Australia - http://www.landlords.org.au/ 
National Tenancy Database - http://www.ntd.net.au/ 
Residential Development Council - http://www.affordablehome.com.au/
The Property Council of Australia - http://www.propertyoz.com.au/ 
Tenancy Information Centre of Australia - http://www.tica.com.au/