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Victorian Election Special - Part TwoGabrielle de Vietri from VIC Greens joins us to talk about her party's homelessness policies in the lead up to the state election. Gabrielle is the Vic Greens spokesperson for Housing and Renters. She holds the seat of Richmond. The full interview can heard on our Soundcloud.Party Homelessness Policies Lainie from the HPUV takes another look at some of the party's homelessness policies in the lead up to the election and sorts out the good, bad and the so-so, from the Sustainable Australia Party, the Nationals, Victorian Labor and the Animal Justice Party.Nick Staikos interview We finish up our chat with new Homelessness Minister, Nick Staikos, and comment in studio on the Minister's responses. It's a nervous time for Victorian Labor after 12 years in government. The full interview can heard on our Soundcloud.

Victorian Election Special Bella from Stop the Demo lifts the veil on the key differences between Public and Community Housing and what it means for people's housing choices on the Victorian Housing RegisterParty Homelessness Policies Lainie looks at the homelessness policies of One Nation, Victorian Liberal Party and Victorian Socialists in the lead up to the Victorian election, giving each one a star rating out of tenSt Peter's voices Peer voices about the Victorian election and the drivers of homelessnessBeg Alms decriminalisation A quick stop to acknowledge this long-overdue legislative overhaul. Comments by Ellen Sandell and Adam WilsonNick Staikos interview Pat gets stuck into the first part of an interview with the Victorian Homelessness Minister about the new Homelessness Ministry, why he was chosen and some of the suboptimal practises of Community Housing providers

Premiere EpisodeA timeline of securatisation in the City of Melbourne and its impacts on the homeless community. A look back at the timeline of events characterising the City of Melbourne’s public space securitisation over the last 18 months, with an array of peer voices urging on the union’s new Complaints Process to support people in primary homelessness.Why is everyone picking on Footscray? Hear from Footscray Mall Friends about the sensationalist media narrative casting a shadow over a street-based community left in a state of neglect.Bella from Stop the Demo unpacks the mystery of the Victorian Housing Register and shares some tips on how people can make the most of their wait in the queue.Hear about the origins of the HPUV from founding member, Patrick Chiappalone, and where it’s headed.Guests: Bella, a social worker from Stop the Demo, a grassroots, worker-led coalition fighting to stop the demolition of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers. Stop the Demo hosts ‘Punks for Public Housing’ at the Corner Hotel on Friday November 6th, a fundraiser for 44 Flats United. Free entry for people experiencing homelessness or residents of social housing. Email [email protected] for a free ticket. For more information, visit @stopthedemo on Instagram.Contact ‘Tuned In, Locked Out’ at [email protected]