Employer calls for changes to Victoria’s rental laws after receiving ‘invasive’ questions from agent

Luke Hilakari says he was asked for completely unnecessary' information about a staff member's work ethic and punctuality

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An employer who was asked invasive" and completely unnecessary" questions by a real estate agent about a staff member is calling for changes to Victoria's Residential Tenancies Act.

An online employee referee questionnaire was sent to the secretary of the Victorian Trades Hall Council, Luke Hilakari, by a real estate agent in both an email and a text message.