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Dominic Giannini

Calls to tackle ‘biggest housing crisis in memory’

The federal government should fund 25,000 social and affordable homes each year, campaigners say. Photo: Getty

Campaigners say Australia is facing its biggest housing crisis in living memory as they call for an urgent budget fix to bolster affordable and social housing.

More than 40 organisations, including the Australian Council of Social Service, Anglicare Australia, Homelessness Australia and the St Vincent de Paul Society, have signed an open letter to Treasurer Jim Chalmers demanding action.

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