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The RTA Contact Centre and Front Counter will be closed on Thursday 6 November from 8.30am to 10.00am. RTA Web Services remain available 24/7 for essential bond and tenancy transactions.
RTA tenancy agreement forms (Forms 18a, 18b and R18) were updated on 1 September 2025 to align with the Queensland Government’s changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2025. Learn more.

New rental laws are now in effect

Further changes to Queensland’s rental laws commenced on 1 May 2025, which built on changes that commenced in June and September 2024.

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30 Sep 2025

RTA Annual Report 2024-25 published

The RTA Annual Report 2024-25 showcases the organisation's achievements and performance against its strategic objectives over the last financial year.