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National housing, homelessness and industry peak bodies will be joined by Senator David Pocock and Senator Tammy Tyrell to call for passage through the Senate of legislation to expand social and affordable housing.
Who: National housing advocates and independent senators
Where: Mural Hall, Canberra Parliament House
When: 0915, Monday 19 June
Contact: Matt Coughlan 0400 561 480 (Canberra) Nick Lucchinelli 0422 229 032 (Sydney).
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