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***MEDIA ALERT*** Renters could save thousands each year with urgent cost-of-living housing package

Shelter WA < 1 mins read

Shelter WA will release new analysis alongside the first of its state election platform asks, revealing how much Western Australian renters could save next year if the state government delivers a deep and permanent cost-of-living housing relief package.

WHO: Shelter WA Chair Kieran Wong


WHEN: Thursday October 31, 11am


WHERE: Shelter WA office, Suit 2, Level 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth

Media contact: Sofie Wainwright 0403 920 301 

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