Shelter Tasmania will address the media following the release of the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index today.
WHO: Dr Lauren McGrow, Acting CEO, Shelter Tasmania
WHEN: 1.30pm Monday 24 November 2025
WHERE: Trafalgar Building, Suite 33, Level 3/110-114 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000
MEDIA CONTACT: Eliot Barham 0423 921 200 | [email protected]
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