We’ve had the inquiry, now we need retirement housing reform!
Thursday, 30 November 9.30 am-11.30 am parliament house Spring st Victoria.
Retirees gathered for morning tea at the Victorian Parliament House to hear from their MP and plans for retirement housing reforms.
Consumer Action Law Centre, COTA Victoria , RRVV Victoria and Housing f o r the Ag e d Action Group also launched their joint Retirement Housing Election Platform looking toward the 2018 Victorian election.
Some key points from the meeting:-
- “Dispute resolution a significant concern” acknowledges the Minister for Consumer Affairs Marlene Kairouz, commits to reform the sector working with residents.
- Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Heidi Victoria MP pledges to reduce bureaucracy, look at options for dispute resolution inc. Ombudsman
- Ellen Sandell, Greens spokesperson for Consumer Affairs announces support for RVA review & retirement Ombudsman within 12 months
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ReplyDeleteThe sooner this is fixed by the Gov’t the sooner for all of us. We are tired of being taken for fools and to the cleaners!
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