Housing towers in Melbourne to be demolished, tenants launch legal battle to save their homes

The Victorian government’s plan to knock down Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers is facing a fresh legal challenge, with independent reports calling the proposal seriously flawed. For many long-time residents, these towers are more than just buildings — they’re home to close-knit communities built over decades. Refusing to give up, they’re taking their fight to the courts, appealing a Supreme Court decision that dismissed claims Home Victoria had violated their human rights.