23:23 EDT, 22 January 2021
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The Western Australian government has seized control of Fremantle s tent city for homeless people, citing a failure from the City Council.
Lands Minister Ben Wyatt signed a revocation order to remove the City of Fremantle as the management body for Pioneer Park, where the camp is located, on Friday.
The move comes after police responded to 77 calls for assistance since Boxing Day, linking a number of serious allegations including assaults and child sex offences to the camp.
Premier Mark McGowan s government issued a statement on Saturday, explaining Heritage Minister David Templeman would now take responsibility of the park.
11:02 EDT, 22 January 2021
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The Western Australian government is set to shut down Fremantle s controversial tent city after two alleged child sexual assaults were linked to the growing homeless camp.
More than 100 vagrants staying in up to 75 tents set up in Pioneer Park have now been offered temporary hotel stays as authorities prepare to dismantle the site.
The move comes after police responded to 77 calls for assistance since Boxing Day, linking a number of serious allegations including assaults and child sex offences to the camp.
The West Australian government is set to shut down Fremantle s controversial tent city (pictured) after two alleged child sexual assaults were linked to the growing homeless camp
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