The Victorian Public Tenants Association provides advocacy for public housing tenants on state-wide issues through our regular meetings with the Department of Health and Human Services. Policy Position Statements are the VPTA’s recommendations and suggestions that work towards improving and expanding public housing in Victoria for all those who need it.
We have presented the department with the following statements:
VPTA 2019-20 State Budget Submission
Housing Enquiry – Upper House VPTA response NOV 2017
Ombudsman Submission – November 2017
What the VPTA stands for – Feb 2017
Transfers and Mutual Swaps -Mar 2016
Blueprint for Affordable Housing in Victoria – Feb 2016
Making Public Housing Sustainable – Nov 2014
Maintenance in Public Housing – May 2014
Rent Setting Policy – Feb 2014
More Public Housing is Imperative – Jun 2014
Working with the Department of Human Services – May 2013
Living in public housing – July 2013
A Viable Public Housing System – August 2014
Public Submissions
The VPTA makes regular submissions to public enquiries and government committees. Read the VPTA’s submissions below:
Redevelopment of Abbotsford Street North Melbourne
Redevelopment Submission for Walker Street, Gronn & Tarakan Estates