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Calls for 50,000 new social houses in Queensland before 2032 Olympics

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces 200 new crisis accommodation units as prelude to upcoming housing summit

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022

NRAS tenants face rising rents as affordable rental scheme winds down

Low-income tenants who have rented through the National Rental Affordability Scheme now face competing on the open market as the scheme winds up.

ABC News · Aug 16, 2022

Gold Coast rental market reveals gender inequality as more women face homelessness

With more and more older women facing homelessness, support services are warning of a critical shortfall in housing supply. This grandmother has found a short-term solution, but she's one of the lucky ones.

ABC News · Aug 9, 2022

Brisbane City Council Airbnb rate hike draws mixed responses during housing crisis

Brisbane City Council is accused of taking a short-sighted approach to the housing crisis and for failing to draw from modelling after announcing a rate hike for properties rented as short-term accomodation.

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

Close contact rules could cost Queensland families hundreds of dollars

Rules for COVID-19 close contacts in Queensland have been eased but a social services group says the new requirements could put further pressure on families already struggling with the rising cost of living.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

Federal budget 2022: Queensland flood victims say $6 billion flood relief doesn't address immediate housing need

Last night's federal budget revealed $6 billion will be spent on flood relief for communities in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales, but those affected say they need immediate housing help.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

How regional Australians are grappling with everyday price hikes and the increased cost of living

From pensioners to families and single people, the increasing cost of living is reaching many parts of society, but how are regional Australians coping with seemingly endless price hikes?

ABC News · Mar 26, 2022

As petrol prices and the cost of living rise, what 'if you lost your job tomorrow'?

A Gold Coast crisis support centre manager says more people are accessing their services due to the increasing cost of living.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2022

Rent rises and record-low vacancy rates lead to long-term hotel stay for Yeppoon family

Unable to afford increased rent and while still grieving the loss of their eldest child, this Yeppoon family has ended up living in a hotel. They're just one of many families struggling to find affordable housing, as advocacy groups push for change.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2022