1. Who We Are
The Housing Supply Alliance operates the campaign website HousingSupplyFirst.com.au. We are a coalition of tax paying stakeholders advocating for evidence-based land tax reform to support housing supply and rental affordability in Queensland. Details are available for download in the Policy Briefing Paper.
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:
info@housingsupplyfirst.com.au
2. What Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide through our data submission form and contact form. This may include:
- Your role (e.g., investor, property manager, accountant, developer)
- Land tax figures (previous and current amounts or percentages)
- Information about the impact on your rental or investment decisions
- A written description of how land tax changes are affecting you
- Your email address (optional, only if you choose to provide it)
- Your name and message if you contact us directly via the contact form
- Any supporting documents you choose to attach
We do not collect sensitive information (as defined under the Privacy Act) and we do not collect financial account details or payment information.
3. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect your information for the following purposes:
- To compile anonymous statistical data about the effects of land tax policy on housing supply and rental affordability in Queensland
- To prepare policy briefings and ministerial submissions based on aggregated, de-identified data
- To produce campaign materials and media releases that reflect real-world impacts (all personal details will be anonymised unless you explicitly wish to being named)
- To respond to your inquiry if you contact the Alliance directly
- To keep you informed of campaign developments if you have provided your email address and agreed to receive updates
4. How We Use Your Information
We will use your information only for the purposes stated above. We will not:
- Sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing
- Use your information for purposes unrelated to this campaign
- Publish your name, email, or identifying details anywhere without your written consent
- Use your data for automated decision-making or profiling
5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
Form submissions are stored securely through Netlify Forms, which is hosted on infrastructure that complies with industry-standard security practices. Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS.
Access to submission data is restricted to authorised Housing Supply Alliance personnel only. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure, such as scrutinizing all platforms used.
We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of this campaign, or as required by law. When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.
6. Disclosure of Your Information
We will not disclose your personal information to third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- Where required by a court ordered warrant signed by a Judge of Commonwealth standing
- Where you have provided explicit written consent for your information to be shared or attributed
- To our trusted service providers (such as Netlify) who assist us in operating this website, subject to confidentiality obligations
Aggregated, de-identified statistical data may be shared with policymakers, media, and the public as part of our campaign objectives. This data will not identify you personally.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., pages visited, time on page). This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify individual users.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so will not affect your ability to use the data submission form.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information held about you
- Correct any inaccurate or out-of-date information
- Request deletion of your personal information at any time
- Withdraw consent for your data to be used in campaign reporting (where technically feasible, prior to publication)
- Opt out of receiving campaign update emails at any time by contacting us
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@housingsupplyfirst.com.au
We will respond to all requests within, or where possible before 30 days.
9. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including HousingSupplyAlliance.com.au . It is standard to say we are not responsible for the privacy practices of the website, however both sites operate under the same privacy principles.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with this policy or the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint by contacting us at: info@housingsupplyfirst.com.au
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
- Website: www.oaic.gov.au
- Phone: 1300 363 992