Clause 4 sets out the objects and aims of the Bill, these include the provision of financial assistance to the States and Territories to ensure people can obtain affordable, secure and appropriate housing, and to make payments for the purposes of housing research, development, demonstration and evaluation. The main aim of the Bill is to assist those most in need, including the homeless and those discriminated against in the private rental market. Clause 5 allows the Minister to determine the form of a inter-government housing agreement. An instrument determining, varying or revoking an inter-government housing agreement is subject to disallowance by Parliament. Clause 6 allows the Commonwealth to make a inter-government housing agreement substantially in accordance with the form of an agreement determined by the Minister under clause 5.
Grants are to be made on the terms and conditions set out in an inter-government housing agreement.
Clause 7 is subject to clauses 9 and 11. Such reallocations are to be on terms and conditions determined by the Minister. Such a grant is to be made on such terms and conditions as the Minister determines would be in an inter-government agreement if such an agreement was made. 127 and 128. 9 and 10.