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Brisbane rents rose by $150 in a year, and under one per cent are affordable for welfare recipients, report finds

The report found the median rent in Brisbane has risen by $150 per week in the past year. (ABC News: Christopher Gillette)

Uni student Huw Morrisson is facing a three-way financial crunch after his landlord announced the rent for his share house would increase in coming weeks.

He can't decide whether he should replace his severely damaged tyres, go to the dentist or pay his rent on time.

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