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Dozens of expectant Perth homeowners have been left in limbo after the collapse of national building company, Collier Homes, on Monday.
Nearly 30 homes across Perth sit unfinished and subcontractors are owed thousands after liquidators moved in on parent company, Homes Australia, owned by Family First Senator, Bob Day.
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Sub-contractor, Ron Van Zoelen and wife, Tracey, fronted the politician's South Australian electorate office shortly after learning of the closure, claiming they were owed more than $25,000.
"We're just shocked and devastated, this is our livelihood, this is our income, and we've got family to support, bills to pay, mortgage to pay, it's really quite upsetting," Ms Van Zoelen told Nine News.
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In a statement to colleagues, Mr Day said the company collapse would mean he would also lose his family home.
"Having been in business for over 40 years, I am naturally devastated by what has happened and will do whatever I can now to assist those affected by this closure," he said.