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Hi, I’m Kat Theophanous - the Labor Member of Parliament for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
In 2024, I was appointed Victoria’s first Parliamentary Secretary for Renters. It means I’m working directly with the Minister for Consumer Affairs to improve Renters Rights across the state. We’ve achieved a huge amount of reform over a short period of time - read on to find out the key highlights.
Homes should be a sanctuary - not a stress. A fairer rental system helps both renters and rental providers to have more security and stability.