Regrettably, Australia has forgotten how to reach back for the poor.

“Public housing, affordable housing, there’s a dire need for it,” said representative for the Waterloo Neighbourhood Advisory Board (NAB) Karyn Brown.

Yesterday, the USyd Welfare Action Group attended a rally in Martin Place held by Hands Off Glebe, Friends of Erskineville, and Shelter NSW.

The existing public housing, which was purpose-built to provide liveable, community space, will be demolished by developers and replaced with 70% private accommodation and 30% public housing.

Patricia Arcilla and Sam Langford take a look at the impending loss of one of Sydney’s most iconic buildings.