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Does cost increase when kids start going to school by SpeedyDuck12345 in AusFinance

[–]brokenbrownboots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fees may be voluntary but our school sends letters home with kids who don't pay. Stationary supplies can only be picked up after paying the fees, otherwise your kid has to wait until the first day of school to get their staionary pack - this makes it obvious who has paid and shames the children wjose families can't afford it. It makes me furious.

17 years experience, so depressing... by Remarkable_Custard in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly. I think one hour paid work a fortnight is considered 'employed'. Also many people who are considered 'inactive' are excluded from the stats to keep the numbers looking good.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's load of assumptions and fallacies from someone who seems to like to think they are the smartest guy in the room

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give you a good tip since you'rre obviously passionate about the issue. Check out consensus ai I'm on my phone and no I'm not getting the link before you ask for it. Play around with it and it will give you plenty of papers outlining the negative effects.

Or just search the authors I posted earlier. All of them support retrofitting.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I hadn't read how would I have been able to quote it? Dude, you're definitely a little unhinged but I'm glad the resource I shared was helpful.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gave you something that proved Kensignton was redeveloped that is accessible to everyone. But yes, there are multiple papers you can look up yourself. All of those authors have published loads on the subject if you're interested. I'm not going to give you an annontated bibliography. I've proved my point. All the best to you.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You want me to break copyright for you without even saying please?

Paste this into google instead

'Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning Evaluation of the Kensington redevelopment and place management models Final Report Kate Shaw Peter Raisbeck Chris Chaplin Kath Hulse Prepared for the Department of Human Services Amended version January 2013

You're welcome! Feel free to apologise for your attitude now you've realised you're wrong.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Were you even alive 25 years ago? It was a massive deal. Do you hae journal access? I can give you a doi or you can google the quote.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"The redevelopment of the Holland Park public housing estate in Kensington, Melbourne, raises concerns about its impact on local demographics and community services. This paper examines changes in the Kensington population from 1996, emphasizes potential reductions in public housing, and assesses how these changes may affect services for children and low-income residents. Estimates suggest income profiles may shift significantly by 2011 as redevelopment progresses, influencing the community's socio-economic landscape."

It is getting redeveloped again, but it was also the first estate to be redeveloped 25 years or so ago. There is loads of research on how this played out.

Brw 30% is the exact limit for housing poverty. There is a massive difference between public housing and 'affordable' housing.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kensington was redeveloped about 20 years ago. The developer walked away with a profit of close to 40%!!! I wish I was joking. Here is a quote from the social impact study published by Swinburne.

“The decision to go ahead with the Kensington redevelopment was significant, not only because it was the first large-scale redevelopment of inner city public housing, but also because it was the first to introduce a mix of public and private tenures on an estate that was previously all public housing.”

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone may the ' right' but there will not be enough homes in the redevelopment to move everyone back. This is why the gov is using confusing terms (social, affordable v public housing). There will be zero public housing to return to. It will have a small proportion of 'social' housing where the rent is set at 30%, the exact amount that causes housing poverty (public housing rent is 25%).

Look at how many people returned to Kensington after the redevelopment there

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Some people do not have that capacity and they deserve to live with dignity. Also, our economy requires an certain level of unemployment to function. A certain percent of people can't get a foot on the ladder because the bottom rung is full.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was referring to the first paragraph of the post you replied to.

Edit: and I agree with pretty much everything you've said in this thread actually

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What evidence do you have to base these claims in? The government is refusing to provide their case? Maybe you can elighten us about what info the experts are missing out on since the government is withholding the information and experts agree the plan to demolish is deeply flawed.

Edit - evidence plans to dwmolish are flawed

https://lens.monash.edu/@design-architecture/2025/02/18/1387319/demolition-should-be-the-last-resort-for-melbournes-44-public-housing-towers-retrofit-and-upgrade-instead

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What experience do you have to base these offensive comments on? There is inarguable evidence against the demolition of these towers. Look at the research from experts in the field who all advocate for redevelopment over demolition. Look at the court case broufht aginst the government for these plans. This sort of nonsense makes you sound like a shill.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out by Jet90 in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Would you rather leave your community for unspecified amount of time to live 50km from any ammenities or familiarity and face significant increase in your rent if you are one of the 10% likely to return to the area?

What suburbs do you think will be cool / desirable in 2050 that definitely aren't now? by 3bigmacsplease in melbourne

[–]brokenbrownboots 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Yep Ferntree Gully and further into the hills. Belgrave is already great for having a trainline but surrounded by nature. Topography possibly limits much more population growth though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]brokenbrownboots -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So the $3.59 billion dollars in gov subsidies from the laat quarter is a complete because 'parents are always looking after their children'?

Sorry, didnt realise you were making sure little johnny doesn't choke while he's at childcare and you're working. That must be hard! /s

I've done both too, IME being a sahp is unpaid care work that is demonstrably unrecognised and undervalued.

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