The Wire

The New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma is now bringing his “Respect and Responsibility” reform plan to public housing. This plan has previously been discussed as a means of introducing greater responsibility in the education system, with students receiving lessons on respect and Australian citizenship. It was extended last week with the announcement of “Parent Responsibility Contracts” as a means of accountability for those at risk of neglecting their children. Next on the agenda could be the need to curb anti social behaviour among public housing tenants. This report features Gary Moore, Director of the NSW Council of Social Service, Maureen Hemsworth – Public Housing Tenant, and NSW State Greens member Sylvia Hale.