The Rockliff Liberal Government’s long-term plan is working, with new data showing Tasmanians across the State have access to more social housing and homelessness support services than ever before.
Acting Minister for Housing and Construction, Roger Jaensch said that this growth, outlined in the Report on Government Services, is the result of the government’s sustained efforts to do what matters for Tasmanians.
“The number of social housing dwellings increased from 14,069 in 2021-22 to 14,605 in 2022-23, an increase by 540 dwellings,” Minister Jaensch said.
“Also, there were a number of new dwellings completed during June 2023 that were awaiting tenants to move in and so not captured in this reporting.
“On top of delivering more social housing for Tasmanians who need it, the Report shows we are managing these valuable community assets in an efficient manner.
“Tasmania’s occupancy rates were the second highest in the nation, we hold the second lowest turn around time of all jurisdictions, we have raised the overall satisfaction of tenants and remain well above the national average for allocations of greatest need applicants to public housing.
“I commend Homes Tasmania and our community housing providers for managing our social housing stock effectively and prioritising those in greatest need.
“We are undertaking the most ambitious long-term housing plan in the State’s history backed by our commitment to deliver 10,000 more social and affordable homes by 2032.
“There are positive signs that what we are doing is working and as a Government we will continue getting on with the job of doing what matters for Tasmanians.”
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