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WA Lands Minister John Carey stands by eviction of last Wittenoom resident Lorraine Thomas

John Carey says he makes no apologies for removing Lorraine Thomas, 80, from her home in the asbestos riddled town, despite claims the matter should have been handled differently.

ABC News · Sep 15, 2022

Wittenoom's last resident evicted without compassion from WA Lands Minister, daughter says

The daughter of Wittenoom's last resident says her 80-year-old mother was "confused and distraught" after being evicted from her home of 40 years.

ABC News · Sep 11, 2022

Wittenoom's last resident evicted as WA government shuts down asbestos-contaminated town

Lorraine Thomas, 80, was told to vacate her property by the end of August. Her daughter says government officials arrived without warning on Thursday and ordered her to pack up her belongings.

ABC News · Sep 8, 2022