National Indigenous Times – Audit exposes public housing system failures in Kimberley’s remote Aboriginal communities
August 27, 2025
A new WA Auditor General report has exposed serious issues in public housing across remote Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley:
đź”§ 85% of repairs are reactive
đź’¸ Maintenance costs up 44% since 2019
⚠️ Widespread contractor overcharging
KCLS CEO Matt Panayi says the findings echo what tenants have been telling us for years—unsafe homes, long delays, and unfair charges.