From 1 July 2023, Queensland landlords will only be allowed to raise rent once per year. Previously, rent increases were permitted every six months.

“Yeah, once per year sounds good,” Premier Palaszczuk reportedly stated. “That’s how often I get my highlights touched up, so I reckon that’s a pretty good metric.”

The Palaszczuk Government stated that these rental increase caps will give a ‘fairer go’ to Queensland renters.
However, Teneriffe landlord, Samantha Hamilton (54), claims otherwise: “I think it’s pretty unfair for landlords. I’m now going to be forced to postpone my annual Bora-Bora trip until after I’ve increased rent for the year. I won’t be able to afford it while also paying for a course of full-body laser hair removal.”

This announcement follows reports that the Palaszczuk Government was considering putting a cap on the maximum rental increase amount.

When questioned about this, Palaszczuk simply said: “I never said that and you’re gaslighting me!”

The Obiter could not obtain a comment from any renters, as they were all at work.