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Woollahra mayor says 'I don't own a house', forgets apartments. (2026, October 5). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/woollahra-mayor-says-i-dont-own-a-house-forgets-apartments-20261005-p61304.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
“Woollahra mayor says 'I don't own a house', forgets apartments.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 Oct. 2026, https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/woollahra-mayor-says-i-dont-own-a-house-forgets-apartments-20261005-p61304.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
“Woollahra mayor says 'I don't own a house', forgets apartments.” The Sydney Morning Herald, October 5, 2026. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/woollahra-mayor-says-i-dont-own-a-house-forgets-apartments-20261005-p61304.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
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At a public meeting in Woollahra, New South Wales, the mayor admitted to not owning any property in the area despite previously referring to houses during discussions about local real estate issues. The slip-up occurred when discussing property taxes and rezoning plans for the wealthy suburb. While addressing the council, it became clear that the mayor had mistakenly used "house" interchangeably with other types of residential properties such as apartments and units, highlighting a disconnect between their personal experience and public statements. This admission sparked discussions about transparency and credibility in local governance regarding property ownership and its influence on policy decisions.
