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Callum Godde

REVEALED: Vic govt unapologetic for tower lockdowns - The Real Truth

Victoria's ombudsman says tower residents feel disheartened and let down by the lack of an apology. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The Victorian government has again refused to apologise for locking down Melbourne public housing tower residents before the state's devastating second wave of COVID-19.

In her fourth biennial report card, Ombudsman Deborah Glass noted some recommendations had not been actioned including an apology to the 3000 residents locked down across nine North Melbourne and Flemington public housing towers in July 2020.

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