150 Groups Call for More Social Housing in Australia, Economist Disagrees

150 Groups Call for More Social Housing in Australia, Economist Disagrees
The Flemington public housing estate is seen in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 26, 2020. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
Alfred Bui
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Over 50 percent of renters living in major capital cities face “housing stress,” according to figures from advocacy group Everybody’s Home, prompting 150 organisations to call for the government to invest in more social housing.

According to the latest data, renters in outer suburban and coastal areas suffered the most from rent hikes and housing stress—which occurs when a household spends over a third of its gross income on costs such as rent.
Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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