Victoria’s first Commissioner for Residential Tenancies and Social Housing
The Victorian Government appointed Dr Heather Holst, in September 2018, the first time an Australian government had created such a role to hear advice about the needs of renters.
With many years of experience working in the housing, and homelessness sectors as a volunteer, direct service worker, manager and researcher, Dr Holst is a strong champion for the rights of Victorian renters. This includes residents of rooming houses, caravan parks and residential parks.
She has worked in Melbourne and regional Victoria in a wide range of roles with community organisations, including Tenants Victoria and Launch Housing. In these roles, Dr Holst designed and operated a range of housing projects, support programs and rough sleeping solutions.
I'll champion the rights of Victorian renters, identify key issues and recommend changes to policies, laws and services.
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