‘I don’t think this is a good idea’: The housing suggestion criticised by Tom Elliott

Tom Elliott has criticised a reignited proposal for houses that have ‘been empty for 12 months or more’.

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“I see what he’s saying. He treats housing as a human right, not as a thing to be speculated upon to make money out of, and housing can be both,” the 3AW Mornings host said.

“I’ve got to say, I don’t think that’s a good idea,” he added.

Former member of the Squatters Union of Victoria and former squatter, Rohan Wightman, said “I think it’s immoral to deny people housing just to make money”.

Press PLAY to hear why he believes squatting should be legalised

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