George Milatos said the only way to resolve the furore surrounding the construction of the defective homes was by holding an independent inquiry.
Nine of the homes built by George Milatos’s company SAN Industries Pty Ltd in 2012 and 2013 have been demolished while owners of another eight are fighting for compensation over the homes, that have been deemed unsafe.
In a letter sent to the NT Government, Mr Milatos said the only way to resolve this issue was by holding an independent inquiry. Damage to one of the homes built as part of the government housing scheme is pictured. Photo: Supplied
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