ACT to share housing vacancy data within 60 days
588 public homes stand empty while 3652 approved families wait for housing.
The ACT Assembly all voted for a rule requiring the government to share detailed housing records within 60 days. The records will cover vacant properties, maintenance work and spending across five government programs.
The move comes as 588 homes sit empty while 3652 approved families wait for housing. Standard applicants face waits of more than five years on average.
Only 71 per cent of existing properties meet acceptable standards, down from 81 per cent in 2016. The waiting list grew by more than 600 households since 2024.
- 588
- Vacant properties
- 3652
- Families approved and waiting
- 60
- Days to provide records
- 71 percent
- Properties meeting standards
Why it mattersThe records will show how well the government manages public housing and whether its spending improves conditions for tenants.
AustraliaACT residents on public housing waiting lists will gain insight into how their government is allocating resources and managing the housing shortage.
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