Housing towers in Melbourne to be demolished, tenants launch legal battle to save their homes
The Victorian government’s plan to knock down Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers is facing a fresh legal challenge, with independent reports calling the proposal seriously flawed. For many long-time residents, these towers are more than just buildings — they’re home to close-knit communities built over decades. Refusing to give up, they’re taking their fight to the courts, appealing a Supreme Court decision that dismissed claims Home Victoria had violated their human rights.
SBS Hindi · SBS Audio
June 23, 202515m 31sFULL
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The Victorian government’s plan to knock down Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers is facing a fresh legal challenge, with independent reports calling the proposal seriously flawed. For many long-time residents, these towers are more than just buildings — they’re home to close-knit communities built over decades. Refusing to give up, they’re taking their fight to the courts, appealing a Supreme Court decision that dismissed claims Home Victoria had violated their human rights.