The Queensland Government has unveiled a package of measures to implement the freeze on evictions.
The new protections ensure property owners cannot evict a tenant if their lease expires during the COVID-19 crisis.
Rental grants of up to $2000 are available to Queenslanders experiencing hardship who are unable to access or wait for any other financial supports to become available.
In addition, domestic and family violence provisions allow at-risk tenants to lawfully leave a rental property in a hurry, and access bonds to separate from co-tenancy.
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