A Syrian refugee family, the Normans, became homeless in Sydney due to a fire caused by a neighbor's faulty phone charger.

A Syrian refugee family, the Normans, became homeless in Sydney after a fire, caused by a neighbor's faulty phone charger, destroyed their unit. They fled Syria in 2018 for safety but now struggle in a tight rental market with limited options. Currently in temporary housing from Housing NSW, they face challenges typical of refugees in Australia, as highlighted by advocates calling for a national tenant code and oversight to improve rental conditions.

September 07, 2024
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