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Written By Save Public Housing Collective

On the occasion of our new website launch, the Save Public Housing Collective has a clear message for the Premier, the Attorney-General and the Housing Minister:

 
Mr. Burns sitting with a glass of whiskey, asking to release the hounds but we want the Vic Government to release the documents.
 

In response to the 2025 Parliamentary Inquiry into the Redevelopment of the public housing towers, the State Government reportedly refused to hand over 146 secret cabinet documents it claims justifies the demolition of the towers.

Without these documents, the evidence supporting the demolition of the towers cannot be tested, commercial arrangements with developers cannot be evaluated, and the case for tower by tower evaluation or the feasibility of refurbishment of the towers is unable to be assessed.

Make your voice heard, and demand the release of the documents.

Step 1: Address your email

To:

CC (upper house ALP MPs):

Step 2: Make three demands

  • Commit to no further loss of public housing. (Social housing is not public housing.)

  • Release the reports requested by the Parliamentary Inquiry.

  • Evaluate the towers individually, and refurbish or replace them in consultation with residents and resident representative bodies.

Step 3: Copy the template below, add your name, and send.

If you’re able to, add a line about why this matters to you.

Email template

Subject: Stop the demolition of Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers

Dear Minister Staikos, Ms McKenzie, Ms Taylor,

I’m writing as a concerned Victorian about the plan to demolish all 44 of Melbourne’s public housing towers, which would displace around 10,000 residents.

I’m asking you to:

  1. Commit to no further loss of public housing. Social housing is not public housing, and replacing one with the other is a loss.

  2. Release the reports requested by the Parliamentary Inquiry. Residents and the public deserve to see the evidence behind a decision of this size.

  3. Evaluate each tower individually, and refurbish or replace it in consultation with residents and resident representative bodies.

[Optional: add one or two sentences on why this matters to you, e.g. you live nearby, know a resident, or are a voter in your electorate.]

I look forward to your response and to hearing how you will act on these three points before the November election.

Yours sincerely,
[Your full name]
[Suburb / electorate]

Every email counts, and we’re grateful you’re taking the time to send one.

With all gratitude and thanks,
Save Public Housing Collective

Save Public Housing Collective
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