Victorian election could halt $12 billion public housing tower demolition
Opposition parties pledge to halt the $12 billion demolition of 44 public housing towers.
Victoria's Labor government announced plans in September 2023 to demolish all 44 public housing towers. Built between the 1950s and 1970s, these towers will be rebuilt.
The towers currently house more than 10,000 residents. Hundreds have already been displaced.
Thousands more face eviction. Opposition parties have united against the plan.
The Coalition promised to pause demolition and fix towers where possible. The Greens pledged $4 billion to halt demolition and build 88,000 new public homes.
Victorian Socialists committed to stop the wrecking. The government has not released the structural and financial reports that justify demolition.
This fuels resident concerns. Tenants and advocates say the towers could be refurbished instead.
A High Court appeal by residents could deliver a judgment by mid-December. The Nov 28 election offers an immediate chance for change.
- 44
- Towers designated for demolition
- more than 10,000
- Current public housing residents
- 12 billion dollars
- Government demolition budget
- September 2023
- Announcement date
Why it mattersAn election result could reverse a decade-long displacement plan affecting thousands of vulnerable Victorians. Or it could confirm their removal.
AustraliaVictorian public housing tenants face either security or continued displacement depending on the Nov 28 election outcome.
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