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UNBELIEVABLE: Housing act | History Defined

Monike's desperate two-year ordeal to find a home for her family

New public housing won't even meet current need, charity says.

The Canberra Times

Tenant threatens to 'burn down' government unit over noisy neighbour

The man intimidated and abused Housing ACT staff.

The Canberra Times

'Not against development' but Yarralumla residents concerned about new low-income homes

Fears for green space loss with inner-south public housing.

The Canberra Times

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Public housing increase not the aim of growth and renewal program, govt says

ACT government acknowledges deficits in program.

The Canberra Times

Infestations of mice and mould, tenant complaints. Is a new program the fix for ACT public housing?

A pilot program is part of a public housing package in the budget.

The Canberra Times

Future public housing in city unit block rejected by Housing ACT

The site was earmarked for dwellings and the offer then knocked back.

The Canberra Times

'Derelict' Braddon units to be rebuilt after sitting empty for eight years

The Braddon public housing complex has had no residents since 2016.

The Canberra Times

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ACT's failed forced relocation program has caused even more housing problems

Govt had to apologise after trying to kick hundreds out their homes.

The Canberra Times

Greens pitch $5.9b public housing spend to 'reshape' property market

The party wants to add 10,000 dwellings to public housing stock.

The Canberra Times

Planning changes will have 'limited impact' on ACT housing supply: inquiry

The government has been urged to go further with zoning changes.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's public housing conditions are 'Third World': union boss

The CFMEU says the ACT government has failed to look after its tenants.

The Canberra Times

Public housing tenants take ACT govt to court over forced evictions

The class action could cost the ACT government significantly.

The Canberra Times

New 'energy efficient' and 'accessible' public housing complex

The 30 newly built homes include two- and three-bedroom dwellings.

The Canberra Times

Class action initiated over ACT's failed attempt at forced evictions

The government tried to force hundreds from their homes, causing 'significant distress'.

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'I'm very sorry': Berry says forced relocations process was flawed

The minister has made the comments after a critical report.

The Canberra Times

Vulnerable tenants not given support in mandatory relocations

More than 300 tenants were told to move last year.

The Canberra Times

Arrest warrant issued for woman in 'worst house of squalor' case

The woman is accused of leaving four children living among faeces and grime in a north Canberra home.

The Canberra Times

'My home smelled like a mice den': Public housing tenant's two-year nightmare

Another tenant was left without a bathroom for more than a month.

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'We deserve better': social housing tenants call for improved security

A spate of vandalism at a social housing complex has prompted tenants to call for improved security.

The Canberra Times

What you need to know about Canberra's public housing shortage

The ACT government often talks about its Growing and Renewing Public Housing program. Here is what you need to know about that.

ABC News

Canberra family that doesn't know where they will sleep tonight urges ACT government to address housing affordability and homelessness crisis

This Canberra family has been homeless for months, moving between sheds, shelters and caravans to survive. ACT Homelessness Minister Rebecca Vasserotti says the case is "distressing" but she can't weigh in.

ABC News

The ACT government’s public housing overhaul is seeing hundreds of relocations, but Jenny Field is saying no

As Housing ACT works to relocate some public housing tenants, residents like Jenny Field are faced with the "distressing" prospect of moving from a beloved home.

The Canberra Times

Ministers reject claims of housing relocation review

The ACT government has traded barbs with the ACT Council of Social Service over the territory's public housing renewal program.

The Canberra Times

Young children lived in 'worst house of squalor ever', court told

The youngsters allegedly lived amongst faeces and grime before being moved to a hotel, where they endured similar conditions.

The Canberra Times

'Heartless': Tenants shocked over relocation letters

The ACT Council of Social Service has labelled the move as "heartless".

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