Housing Assistance Act 2007

The main objects of this Act are—

to maximise the opportunities for everyone in the ACT to have access to housing that is affordable, secure and appropriate to their needs; and

to facilitate the provision of housing assistance for those most in need; and

to maximise value for money in the provision of housing assistance; and

to promote a choice of forms of housing assistance, and providers of housing assistance, for entities eligible for housing assistance; and

Entity includes a person—see the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1.

to facilitate the provision of rental housing that—

has adequate amenity, is of an adequate size and is appropriately located for employment opportunities and necessary services and facilities; and

is coordinated with any support services (provided under other laws) required by consumers of housing assistance to live in the community; and

to facilitate the provision of an adequate supply of affordable home finance for people on low and moderate incomes; and

to promote the development of flexible and innovative financial arrangements to facilitate access to home ownership for people on low and moderate incomes; and

to promote the growth of a community housing sector as a viable alternative to public and private rental housing and home ownership; and

to promote the establishment of appropriate mechanisms and forums to allow input into housing policy by consumers, and potential consumers, of housing assistance and by representative non-government agencies involved in housing policy and provision.

A person administering this Act must have regard to the objects of the Act to the maximum extent practicable considering the resources available to the person.