An independent review into Victoria’s social housing regulatory system is underway to identify how to support the long-term interests of housing residents and their communities.
Minister for Housing, Richard Wynne said the independent Social Housing Regulation Review panel would also look at how best to position Victoria for social housing growth and transformation over the coming decades.
“The panel will involve a strong focus on resident voices as well as focusing on issues specific to Aboriginal housing, including support for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to deliver and manage social housing,” Mr Wynne said.
“Extensive consultation with stakeholders will be an important part of the Review through meetings, round-tables and site visits, with a discussion paper now open for stakeholder feedback,” he said.
“The panel has already spent the first part of 2021 visiting parts of Victoria to understand first-hand the social housing system and how it operates.”
Mr Wynne said the panel was Chaired by Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at RMIT, David Hayward and included Commissioner for Residential Tenancies in Victoria, Heather Holst and public sector policy and regulation expert, David Cousins.
“This Review will ensure we have the right measures in place to deliver the best outcomes possible for social housing residents as we continue to build more homes than ever before,” he said.
Further information on the independent Review can be accessed on the Engage Victoria website at this PS News link.
