DUBBO MP Troy Grant has called on the community to have their say on social housing at community forums being held across New South Wales, including one at Dubbo.
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The NSW government has released Social Housing in NSW: A discussion paper for input and comment.
A community forum would be held in Dubbo on January 28 at 9.30am at the Dubbo RSL Starlight Room.
"This will give everyone an opportunity to have their say before feedback closes on February 20, 2015," Mr Grant said.
"We inherited a social housing system that was not fit for purpose. It was unfair and unsustainable.
"Since 2011, we have worked hard to make the social housing system fairer and better.
"We have made waiting lists transparent and cracked down on people rorting the system.
"Despite these improvements, the social housing system continues to face significant challenges.
"The discussion paper will guide future reforms. It has three guiding principles: a social housing system that provides opportunity and pathways for client independence; a social housing system that is fair; and a social housing system that is sustainable.
"The upcoming consultations are a chance to have your say and get involved in helping make social housing stronger and better."
Community members could RSVP to socialhousingreform@facs.nsw.gov.au including the venue, time, their own name and organisation (if applicable).
More information was available at www.facs.nsw.gov.au/reforms/social-housing-in-nsw.
