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Surge in households seeking support as Christmas looms

Vulnerable West Australian and Tasmanian households are struggling to afford the basics amid cost of living and housing crises, new reports say.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Tasmanian minister Nic Street apologises to community services over lack of money in budget

The minister responsible for Tasmania's community services sector — which includes mental health, disability and homelessness organisations — apologised to the peak body for last week's state budget, which he described as "inadequate".

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Disability housing wait has Tasmanians in state of 'desperation', 'despair' advocates say

Judi needs new accommodation and is on an ever-growing list of Tasmanians without suitable housing — and advocates say a "complete lack of transparency" in the process leaves those waiting in a state of "total despair".

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Tasmania is getting a container refund scheme. Here's how it will work

Nearly 50 years after South Australians were able to receive a partial refund for recycling bottles and cans, Tasmania is finally catching up. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

Tasmania to build 10,000 affordable homes in 10 years but thousands of people sit on public housing waitlist

The Tasmanian government unveils an ambitious 10-year plan to build more homes. But with the state's housing crisis more acute than ever, some are worried it might still leave many without a home in the short term.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022