EM SAGE - INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR YARRA

 EM SAGE RESPONDS TO OUR REPORT CARD

1. Do you support Public Housing as an integral part of the housing mix?

 

   A. Yes

 
2. In Victoria, Public Housing as distinct from Community Housing, makes up 2.7% of all housing.
    Is this too high? Is this too low?

 

    A. Much too low!

 
3. Is Public Housing the best model for preventing and addressing homelessness?

 

    A. I believe so, yes.

4. Have you or anyone in your family or friendship circle ever been homeless?

 

A. No. But I grew up in a low income household in a regional area, where there was little in the way of Government services and support.   

 
5. Do you think the language regarding the various housing models should be more transparent?

 

A. Absolutely. Words can, and are frequently used to obfuscate or misrepresent reality. 

 
6. Do you think the issue of Public Housing versus Community Housing has been sufficiently discussed in the public domain?

 

A. No. I believe we need to look at ways we can get the media more engaged so we can bring this issue to the forefront of public debate. 

 
7. Should public tenants and those eligible for public housing be sufficiently informed of the differences between  Community and Public Housing and of their rights and protections?

 

A. Yes. 

8. Do you oppose the transferring of Public Housing stock to Community Housing corporations?

 

A. Absolutely. 

 
9. Do you support a significant build of Public Housing in your area to address homelessness?

 

A. Yes. 

 

10. Would public land that is being earmarked for private and 'Social Housing’ be better utilised for Public Housing?

 

A. Yes. 

 

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