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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Ben Smee and Joe Hinchliffe

Experts call for ‘massive’ investment in social housing ahead of Queensland summit

Houses and apartment buildings in the Brisbane suburbs of Paddington and Petrie Terrace
Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a roundtable on housing challenges this week will be followed by a summit in October. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

Housing experts and advocates say only a “massive” new government investment in social housing can address a critical homelessness and affordability crisis in Queensland, as the state premier announces she will lead a summit into the issue.

The premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said on Tuesday that a roundtable this week, followed by a summit in October, would address housing challenges brought about by population growth, delays to new construction and recent flooding.

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