Queensland Evictions Surge Under New Policy | Adelaide News

Queensland’s public housing evictions have tripled in a year thanks to a new policy cracking down on tenant behavior—three warnings for serious offenses like harassment or property damage lead to eviction, while assault or drug manufacturing triggers immediate removal and a two-year ban. Over 120 households were evicted in the past year, up from just 39 the year before, with housing advocates raising alarms that many evictions stem from unaddressed mental health or domestic violence issues, leaving vulnerable tenants with few options. The minister defends the policy as necessary to protect community safety, emphasizing accountability while acknowledging most tenants behave responsibly—though critics warn the approach risks ignoring root causes and deepening housing insecurity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c882baa9e9e10ff7