The Finocchiaro CLP Government is taking a tougher approach to anti-social behaviour in public housing, with a clear Three Strikes system to drive accountability and protect communities.The Three Strikes system is being rolled out from today under the CLP Government’s Tenant Accountability Policy Statement.The days of public housing tenants racking up red cards for anti-social behaviour with little or no consequence under Labor are over.
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is continuing to crack down on anti-social behaviour in public housing, introducing a clear and consistent Three Strikes system to hold tenants accountable and keep communities safe.
The Three Strikes system is being rolled out from today under the CLP Government’s Tenant Accountability Policy Statement, which sets clear expectations for tenants to pay the rent, look after their home, and be good neighbours.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development, Steve Edgington, said the CLP remained focused on community safety and ensuring there were consequences for tenants doing the wrong thing.
“The CLP promised to bring in the Three Strikes system to ensure there are consequences for public housing tenants who do the wrong thing, and we are delivering what we said we would,” Mr Edgington said.
“The days of public housing tenants racking up endless red cards for anti-social behaviour with little or no consequence are over. Under Labor, tenants could repeatedly breach the rules with few repercussions. That changes today.
“Our Three Strikes system means repeated anti-social behaviour will have consequences.”
Under the new Three Strikes system:
minor anti-social behaviour breaches attract one strikemoderate breaches attract two strikessignificant breaches attract three strikes
Serious anti-social behaviour can trigger immediate termination action. Where tenants exceed three strikes the Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development may progress termination proceedings through the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT).
Any existing red-card points will be converted to strikes. One red-card point will become one strike.
All allegations of anti-social behaviour will be assessed and investigated in accordance with principles of natural justice. Tenants will be informed of allegations and given an opportunity to respond before a decision is made.
The policy also includes Acceptable Behaviour Agreements for those who reach two strikes. Importantly, tenants who are victims of domestic and family violence will not be penalised for behaviour or property damage arising from that victimisation.
“The CLP Government remains committed to reducing crime and restoring our Territory lifestyle by taking action to hold tenants accountable,” Mr Edgington said.
