The Premier’s team again recently confirmed on the Premier’s facebook page (see below) they think that tenancy advice is a luxury!! And they continue to maintain that TAAS is a duplication of the services of the RTA.  Here’s what they said:

Premier Newman, I believe your team told TAAS that their services were a luxury the government could not afford. TAAS is not a luxury for people who rent their home. I have had to use the amazing services of TAAS and I am by no means… the most vulnerable renter of a home in Queensland. Still I needed their services. The suggestion that TAAS is a luxury illustrates that your government is out of touch with the reality of many people’s lives. Also, is it true that spending $2M advertising a first time buyers grant is going ahead while at the same time spending renters own bond money on TAAS is considered too much of a luxury? Yesterday at 16:01

Campbell Newman: Yes Susan – The Minister and the Newman Government has called duplicating services already offered by the Government a luxury we cannot afford. We stand by our decision to redirect funds to putting a roof over the heads of Queensland’s most vulnerable people. That is our priority. As for the Great Start Grant – this program is helping Queenslanders buy a new home and is providing a much needed boost to the construction industry – one of the four pillars of our economy. This is particularly important in regional resource communities where there is a real shortage of affordable housing. The advertising campaign will ensure that first home buyers consider the option to build or purchase a new house, townhouse, apartment or unit. – Premier’s Team   8 hours ago