Minister's announcement: Rent relief helps thousands of households avoid eviction

Last updated: 20 August 2026

Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Rent relief helps thousands of households avoid eviction | Western Australian Government

Key points: 

  • Cook Labor Government putting WA first, providing $20.9 million in rent relief to WA tenants facing hardship
  • Rockingham area has the highest number of households receiving rent relief
  • More disputes over bonds resolved due to government changes
  • Cook Labor Government helping vulnerable Western Australians manage cost-of-living pressures and maintain secure housing

Further information is available on the Rent Relief Program website.