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Homelessness is preventable, charity says, as report shows Australia’s housing crisis deepens

Homelessness is preventable, charity says, as report shows Australia’s housing crisis deepens

Australia’s worsening housing and homelessness crisis is not inevitable and can be prevented with the right investment and support, a leading Christian charity said Wednesday, responding to a new national report that shows millions remain at risk of losing their homes despite government assistance. The 2026 Report on Government Services – Housing and homelessness, published by the Productivity Commission on Jan. 29, found worsening housing insecurity across the country, with low-income renters i
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