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

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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Low-income renters worst hit by scorching summers

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The summer has just arrived with a forecast of scorching weather just weeks away, and renter and climate advocates are concerned about the season. Australia is experiencing its first El Niño summer since 2019, and research suggests the coming months will be the hottest the country has seen in over 100 000 years. With the nation plunging …

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A light on “anxiety-inducing” experience of those faced with social housing queues

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New research reveals what it’s like to be one in a queue of thousands for social housing, with waitees describing experiences as “traumatic” and “anxiety-inducing” as some remain on waitlists for up to 10 years. With over 170 000 people queued for social housing nationally – the report Waithood: The Experiences of Applying for and Waiting …

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Increase in homelessness driven by cost of housing

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The Australian Homelessness Monitor 2022 released recently tells a concerning story. Namely, that the average number of homelessness services users has increased by 8%, which is double the population growth rate in the four years to 2021-2022. Deeper analysis into the factors driving this increase reveals that a lack of affordable housing is playing the …

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