Moved by
Councillor Ellsmore, seconded by Councillor Chan –
It is resolved
that Council note:
(A)
on Saturday, 11 February 2023, the grassroots
community group Action for Public Housing organised a Housing Justice Rally at
Sydney Town Hall;
(B)
the rally was attended by thousands of supporters
and was endorsed by various community groups, unions, and peak bodies,
including the Tenants’ Union of NSW and Shelter NSW; and
(C)
the rally called on the NSW Government to:
(i)
eliminate
homelessness now. Guarantee quality public housing and wrap-around services for
those experiencing homelessness;
(ii)
defend
and extend public housing. No demolition, no privatisation
and no evictions. Refurbish, repair, renovate and refit existing public
housing. Build 100,000 public homes over the next four years. Keep public
housing under public management and reverse the outsourcing to community
housing companies; and
(iii)
freeze
all rents for two years. End no-fault evictions. Introduce a vacancy tax to
force vacant homes and permanent short-term rentals into the rental system.
Carried
unanimously.
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