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***MEDIA ALERT*** Shelter WA election platform exposes critical demand for 5,000 social homes annually

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As Shelter WA unveils its bold election platform, new analysis reveals the number of social and affordable housing dwellings that must be created every year in each state electorate to address the current and future demand of more than 85,000 homes by 2041.

 

With the state election just months away, Shelter WA is calling on all parties to back its election priorities, including committing to adding at least 5,000 social and affordable homes to WA’s housing stock every year.

 

WHO: Shelter WA CEO Kath Snell


WHEN: Tuesday November 19, 11am


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

 

Media contact: Sofie Wainwright 0403 920 301

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