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***MEDIA ALERT*** Crushing consequences of housing crisis laid bare in People’s Commission report

Everybody's Home < 1 mins read

The People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis has released its final report, revealing the crushing consequences of homelessness, housing stress and insecurity in Australia, and recommending a suite of urgent reforms.

 

Convened by Everybody’s Home, the People’s Commission’s report is based on the submissions and testimony of more than 1,500 Australians who voiced their experiences of the housing crisis and the action they want government to take.

 

WHO: Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize

 

WHEN: Wednesday 21 August, 9.45am 

 

WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

 

Commissioners Doug Cameron and Nicole Gurran are available for interviews upon request. 

 

Media contact: Sofie Wainwright 0403 920 301

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