Public housing residents vow to resist eviction after lawsuit thrown out

Wrecking Ball for Housing Towers After Court Tosses Bid

Public housing residents are considering an appeal against a court decision that dooms dozens of towers to the wrecking ball. North Melbourne tower resident Barry Berih launched a class action against the Victorian government in January 2024, arguing it went against proper processes when it decided to demolish the 44 high-rise complexes. Supreme Court Justice Melinda Richards on April 4 dismissed Berih’s case, saying Homes Victoria must do somet…

Public housing residents vow to resist eviction after lawsuit thrown out

The state government plans to pursue for legal costs the tenant who led the class action against it.

The Nafarroa government is going to push for a legal reform that will include a register of large housing holders – those who own...

Public housing towers to be demolished as case tossed

A Supreme Court judge has dismissed a class action by residents of 44 housing towers earmarked by government for demolition and redevelopment.

Judge dismisses public housing class action

Save (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me A judge has dismissed a class action alleging Homes Victoria decided to demolish public housing towers in Melbourne without consulting residents, saying the government agency’s power to redevelop land “is not conditioned on observing procedural fairness”. Homes …