Resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly, 23 May 2023, Votes and Proceedings no. 4, entry no. 30.
(1) The Bill be referred forthwith to a Select Committee for consideration and report, for the purpose of inquiring into:
(a) Whether clause 22B of the Bill will provide sufficient transparency for applicants to enable them to make informed decisions if bids higher than the advertised rental price are received during the application process to secure a residential tenancy.
(b) The impact of clause 22B on improving disclosure and transparency requirements compared to the current rental application process.
(c) How clause 22B might be expected to influence applicants’ transactional behaviour.
(d) Whether there are any additional measures to improve transparency for applicants during the rental application process or better protect applicants without formalising an auction process for rental properties.
(2) The Committee consist of the following members: Mr Clayton Barr, Mrs Sally Quinnell, Mr Jason Li, Mr Tim James, Mr Alex Greenwich, Ms Jenny Leong, Ms Liza Butler, and Mr Rory Amon.
(3) Mr Clayton Barr shall be the Chair of the Committee; and Mrs Sally Quinnell shall be the Deputy Chair of the Committee.
(4) The Committee have leave to sit during the sitting or any adjournment of the House.
(5) The Committee have leave to make visits of inspection within the state of New South Wales and other states and territories of Australia.
(6) The Committee shall report to the House by 12 June 2023.
(7) The Committee shall be able to table a report out of session with the Clerk.
