17265 (2026). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Housing

Written Question

Published date: 05 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17265 (2026)
Question asked:	22 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Tamatha Paul
Portfolio:	Minister of Housing
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	01 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17265_2026
Document guid:	d5987dc6-7950-4182-a314-f7696388a6f4

17265 (2026). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Housing: Has the Minister or the Ministry been in communication with any councils about reducing the amount their tenants can get through the Income-Related Rent Subsidy, if so, when and what councils?

Hon Chris Bishop: All Councils were informed of the Income-Related Rent Subsidy changes on 21 May 2026.