A Queensland council is set to auction off its first of 24 homes to recover nearly $1 million in unpaid debts owed by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander welfare organization. Residents say they were only notified of the long-standing debt five months ago, raising concerns about potential homelessness for affected First Nations families. The move has sparked criticism over transparency and the impact on vulnerable communities. The auctions mark the beginning of efforts to recover outstanding rates stretching back years.
Mount Isa city council to auction off first of 24 homes after Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Welfare Services accrues almost $1m in unpaid debtsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA rural Queensland council is auctioning off 24 homes to recover unpaid rates, potentially forcing First Nations families into homelessness.Residents claim they were left in the dark about the debt, which stretches back years, until five months ago. Continue reading...
