Homes Tasmanians’ latest monthly report paints a concerning picture of a social housing waitlist which is continuing to grow.
It’s just not good enough that the social housing waitlist continues to grow, and Tasmanians are sleeping rough. A safe and affordable home isn’t just a basic need, it’s a fundamental human right.
For more than a decade, the Liberal Government haven’t been investing in building the number of new social and affordable homes needed to stem the housing crisis. Serious investment is needed in homes for Tasmanians – not a billion dollar plus stadium.
The Liberals have been dishonest with Tasmanians about how many social and affordable homes they’re building, counting crisis accommodation and vacant blocks of land towards the 10,000 new homes target. While there’s been an amendment to now exclude vacant land if it doesn’t get built on, it’s clear that the current approach, and budget allocations, simply isn’t enough to meet Tasmanians’ needs.
The independent review into Homes Tasmanian showed that serious changes were needed. With Parliament set to return, it’s time the Liberals prioritised Tasmanians struggling with the housing and cost of living crises.
