Functions
11 Functions
The chief executive is responsible for using the Queensland Housing Fund and portfolio property in ways that best achieve the objects of this Act.
The ways that the chief executive may use the fund or property include—
providing public housing; and
providing grants, loans, land or other assistance to—
individuals in need of housing services; and
entities providing housing services; and
entities providing housing for their employees or contractors; and
conducting housing-related research; and
developing, undertaking or supporting other housing programs and initiatives to—
promote the development and sustainability of the housing sector; and
improve the responsiveness of the housing sector to housing need, housing design issues and planning issues; and
otherwise help the housing sector to meet the demand for safe, secure, appropriate and affordable housing; and
Examples for paragraph (d)—
• leasing commercial premises in conjunction with the provision of public housing
• providing funding for activities carried on by peak housing and industry organisations
providing housing-related infrastructure.
Subsections (1) and (2) do not limit the chief executive’s other functions under this or another Act or law.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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