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Public housing residents already being impacted by relocation

September 3rd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

As the first of Melbourne’s public housing towers begin to be vacated, clients are reportedly experiencing distress throughout the process, according to a lawyer involved in the class action appeal.

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“Slap in the face”: vulnerable residents face eviction amid Grattan St redevelopment

June 4th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Amanda* has lived in her flat on Grattan St for seven years. At 76, she’s built a quiet, steady life in Carlton – a location close to public transport, shops, and medical care. But that stability is now under threat.

Plans unveiled for redevelopment of Carlton public housing towers

November 28th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The state government has revealed concept plans for the redevelopment of public housing towers in Carlton, which will provide 248 social homes across two buildings, each featuring private balconies and rising 16 and 18-storeys high.

Why the Greens are pushing for affordable housing in the City of Melbourne

November 13th, 2024 - Inner City News

In July, the Victorian Greens announced their Lord Mayor candidates for Melbourne, and are using the moment to put one issue at centre stage; affordable housing.

Public housing residents class action trial: where things are at

October 25th, 2024 - Tara Highet

Jeannie Erceg knows what it’s like to be told she must leave her home at short notice.

Carlton’s public housing residents brace for rent increases

July 31st, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Carlton public housing residents have raised concerns about looming rent increases due to come into effect from August 18, questioning how the adjustments align with market values given the substandard condition of many units.

Public housing towers class action to proceed to trial 

July 31st, 2024 - Inner Melbourne Community Legal

The Supreme Court of Victoria has issued orders for the historic public housing class action to proceed to trial in October.

Uncertainty looms as public housing towers marked for redevelopment

September 27th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A plan to demolish and redevelop 44 high-rise public housing towers across the inner city including Carlton is causing a wave of uncertainty and fears of displacement among residents, with advocates fearing the housing crisis could be made worse if public land falls into the hands of developers.