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Brisbane City Council ‘cruel’ crackdown on rough sleepers

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In the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred, Brisbane’s homelessness crisis has intensified. Recent council crackdowns have sparked concern among advocates, who argue the measures risk displacing vulnerable residents rather than supporting them. Paul Slater, an advocate for the homeless community, shares his perspective on the challenges faced and the solutions needed. As Brisbane’s housing and cost …

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Finland’s policies could help Australia tackle Housing Crisis

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As Australia deals with a dual housing and rental crisis, Finland could serve as an inspiration in tackling the issue. Past policies implemented in the Northern European nation have seen a drastic decline in homelessness as well as providing homes for its citizens. Image: Image Credit: Tapio Haaja / Pixabay Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured …

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Homelessness crisis worsens with nationwide rough sleeping rising by 22%

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A new collaborative report by UNSW’s City Futures Research Centre, University of Queensland and Homelessness Australia, shows a 22% increase in rough sleeping nationwide over the past three years. Australian Homelessness Monitor 2024 highlights that in New South Wales, rough sleeping has surged by 51%, with regional areas being the hardest hit. The deepening housing …

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The Greens’ push for a public housing developer

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The Federal Greens have been holding out on the federal government’s housing bill, demanding extra negotiations on things like negative gearing and capital gains tax, as well as rent freezes. The party’s spokesperson for housing, Max Chandler-Mather, was recently in the Northern Rivers, targeting the marginal seat of Richmond with a special announcement for the …

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Domestic violence charity struggling to meet rising service demand

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Domestic violence remains a critical issue in Australia, with data showing one in four Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner.  Statistics also reveal almost 70% of victim survivors who leave their abuser, also leave behind property and assets. Furnishing over 900 homes across Australia since 2015, the not-for-profit organisation …

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Cost of living crisis to have significant generational impacts, survey finds

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Ahead of anti-poverty week, a new survey from the national child protection charity, Act for Kids, has highlighted the severe impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children.  The survey’s findings reveal nearly half of families are struggling to afford healthcare and basic educational needs, with many parents forgoing their own needs like medication, to put …

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New report highlights growing rental stress for low-income Australians nationwide

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A new report has found Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of rental markets across the country, despite recent increases to Centrelink and Rent Assistance payments.  Released by advocacy group Everybody’s Home, the Priced Out 2024 report reveals those on JobSeeker, pensions, and minimum wage are facing severe rental stress in every …

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