Everybody's Home report reveals that despite increased support payments, low-income Australians still face severe rental stress.
A report from the housing advocacy group Everybody's Home indicates that recent increases in support payments for low-income Australians, including JobSeeker and pension benefits, have not made renting affordable. Many low-income individuals still experience severe rental stress nationwide. Advocates call for a significant boost in social housing, while some economists argue for enhanced rent assistance and increasing housing supply to meet the demand for 1.2 million new homes by 2029.
September 22, 2024
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