Accommodation and Housing

Where should you go for information, if you're are concerned about  your accommodation contractual agreement?

The Australian Government has made a range of support measures available to protect international students against eviction from rental accommodation on the same basis as is offered to all members of Australian society. For specific state and territory information, follow the links below:

• Western Australia: Western Australia Consumer Protection - http://www.dmirs.wa.gov.au
• Victoria: Consumer Affairs Victoria - http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au
• New South Wales: Fair Trading -  http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
• Queensland: Residential tenancies Authority -  http://www.rta.qld.gov.au
• South Australia: South Australia Consumer and Business Services – http://www.cbs.sa.gov.au
• Tasmania: Consumer, Building and Occupation Services -  http://www.cbos.tas.gov.au
• The ACT: Tenants Union ACT - http://www.tenantsact.org.au
• The Northern Territory: Northern Territory Consumer Affairs – http://www.consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au

Many universities and other education providers are also offering a range of support to students including fee deferrals, deferred studies or payments, food and accommodation support and mental health and other medical support.