WA social housing waitlist to be overhauled for first time in 70 years (opens original article in a new tab)

Western Australia is overhauling its social housing waitlist to prioritize individuals with urgent needs, such as those fleeing domestic violence, using a new matrix-based system. The changes aim to reduce wait times for the most vulnerable, with consultation planned for the next year before implementation in 2028.

• Western Australia overhauls social housing waitlist to prioritize urgent needs
• New system uses a matrix to rank applicants based on safety, medical conditions, and other factors
• Consultation will determine how the new ranking system is implemented