Case 4: Expectant mother holds on to her tenancy

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Tenants Queensland assisted a single mother, who was 7 months pregnant, to respond to an application for termination of her tenancy due to a serious breach which was based on the conduct of her ex-partner who was involved in alleged illegal activity. The mother filed a human rights complaint, citing the protection order she had obtained against her ex-partner. The housing provider failed to respond to the complaint. Ultimately, the provider withdrew their termination application and the mother was able to remain in the property.

Source: The First Annual Report on the Operation of Queensland’s Human Rights Act 2019-20, p. 112