Public vs Community housing – Tenants compare experiences

Shane and Fiona speak to Claire Hurren about her report that compares the experiences of tenants living in public and community housing.  What difference does having a Community Housing Provider as a landlord make? How do tenants understand and exercise their rights?  You can read the full report here.  The release of this research coincided with a big State Government announcement of building new social housing – most of which is community, not public, housing – and we discuss the implications of government policy to move away from public housing.