The City of Moreton Bay in Brisbane has initiated compliance notices against homeless residents at Suttons Beach park, threatening fines exceeding $8,000 for alleged storage of goods on public land. This is the second clearance within a day, sparking criticism from local advocates who argue that these actions effectively threaten to make homelessness illegal. Many affected individuals report a lack of support or emergency accommodation offers from the state government, raising questions about the local council's approach to addressing homelessness and public space ordinances.
"I think they're trying to make homelessness illegal in Moreton Bay," said Beau Haywood, highlighting the extreme measures taken against the homeless.
A City of Moreton Bay spokesperson insisted they were not trying to criminalize homelessness but are focused on public land ordinances.
Compliance notices threaten fines between $806 and $8,065 for homeless residents, justifying actions due to alleged ordinance violations on public land.
Residents reported not receiving offers for temporary emergency accommodation despite clearances, raising concerns about the adequacy of support for displaced individuals.
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