Secret research commissioned by the state government finds its planned public housing overhaul would face strong opposition from tenants and could worsen relationships between residents and future owner-occupiers. Across focus groups, participants oppose the plan to demolish 44 public housing towers. The research also indicates the redevelopment approach may lead to tension after existing public housing communities are displaced and replaced with different housing arrangements. Concerns raised in the sessions include fear and uncertainty for current residents, alongside worries about living alongside new neighbours who are expected under an owner-occupier model. The findings are presented as evidence that the government’s strategy may contribute to social division rather than mitigate it. The outlets report the research was ordered by the government and kept separate from public debate, prompting questions about whether tenant concerns and potential community impacts are being fully considered before implementation. Overall, the sources agree the focus group results point to likely resistance and heightened risk of strained neighbourhood relations as the redevelopment proceeds.